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Vol. 1
Issue 162
Khonsa Sub-Jail: Well Equipped, Landmark Building
Dibrugarh, Tuesday, November 17, 2015
'Firecrackers' spark panic as Parisians flee from memorial
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ET CAPSULES Senior IAS officer suspended Guwahati, Nov 16: In a major development and very rare incident, a senior IAS officer of the AssamMeghalaya cadre was suspended today at Guwahati. According to sources, VS Bhaskar, an additional chief secretary to the Assam government, was today placed under suspension with immediate effect by Assam chief secretary, Vinod Kumar Pipersenia, after he misbehaved at a state government hosted official dinner here at Guwahati. (Staff Reporter)
Wild elephant kills man Teok, Nov 16: In yet another fateful incident of manelephant conflict, one person was killed by a wild elephant at Jajimukh under Teok police station of Jorhat district today morning. The victim has been identified as Ajit Bonia (45) who was a permanent resident of Jajimukh Kumar gaon. According to sources, the killer wild elephant suddenly appeared before the victim when he went fishing at Misa Mari Lake of Jajimukh today morning at around 6 am. After the sudden attack, the person fell into the water before he was killed. There have been more than hundreds of wild elephants moving in and around the greater Jhanjimukh area since the last month destroying crops and cultivation of the poor farmers. It is noteworthy that earlier one Parasu Ram Bihari was killed last week by a sudden attack of a group of wild elephants in the same area. Meanwhile, the local villagers of the Jajimukh area have demanded from the government grant of appropriate compensation against the dead person’s family. (Correspondent)
Rangia businessman robbed
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Rangia, Nov 16: Four motor bike borne miscreants, two on each bike, robbed one businessman at Tulsibari on Sunday night. The victim was one Shib Jyoti Kalita, a mobile phone dealer, who was returning from Kumarikata under Bagsa district. According to Mr. Kalita, the miscreants robbed him of Rs. 50,000 cash and 20 mobile handsets after attacking him with deadly weapons. Somehow, he escaped unhurt. The businessman was travelling on a scooty. An FIR has been lodged at Tamulpur Police station while Police have started investigation. (Correspondent)
AN INDIGENOUS YAK OCCASION The event is the annual Yak Mela, organized by the India Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)'s national research centre on yak (NRCY) at Dirang in West Kameng district of the state in association with Indian Army's 190 Mountain Brigade and the state government. About 500 farmers with over 1000 yaks and dzus took part at the event.
It is a special day for the Brokpas, yak herders, of Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang district to showcase best of their livestock.
The focus of the event was to involve farmers in going for scientific livestock rearing.
NRCY's annual Yak Mela has become the platform to bring together Brokpas from far-flung and remote corners of yak-rearing areas of the state to expose them to scientific practices.
owners of dzu (a hybrid between yak and other species of cattle) walked away with prizes for best and scientific rearing of their livestock in different categories. About 500 farmers with over 1000 yaks and dzus took part at the event. NRCY's annual Yak Mela has become the platform to bring together Brokpas from far-flung and remote corners of yak-rearing areas of the state to expose them to scientific practices. Despite yaks being an important source of livelihood for people in the mountainous region of Tawang, in-breeding continues to hamper the productivity of the animals. Scientific interventions by NRCY have significantly been able to increase yak population to about 14,000 from 9000-odd in 2003 in Arunachal Pradesh. However, Contd. on Page 3
War against terror must be global, not nation-centric: Rijiju ANI New Delhi, Nov.16
France in its effort to combat terrorism," Rijiju told a press conference here. "We have also sent our condolence message to the family members of the victims of terror attack in Paris. Government of India's effort to fight terrorism will be given further impetus by our unflinching support in this particular case and anywhere in the world, wherever there is threat. We are committed by that and will
Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Monday said that India is committed to completely support France in its effort to combat terrorism. "This war against terror is not and should not be the effort of France or India but it should be a global effort. So, we have dedicated ourselves and commit ourselves fully to support
stand by that," Rijiju added. In retaliation to the killing of over 120 people in a string of terrorist attacks across Paris, France launched a ferocious attack on targets in Raqqa, Syria the Islamic State's de facto capital. At least 120 people were killed and 200 injured across six locations around the French capital on November 13, which is still reeling from jihadist attacks in January.
Governor commends the people for exemplary cleanliness drive ET Bureau Itanagar, Nov 16
The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh JP Rajkhowa has commended the people of Ziro, Apatani Youth Association and officers and officials of District Administration for their exemplary endeavour in carrying out
the mega social service at Kley River under the banner ‘Mission Clean Kley River’ in which more than 7000 volunteers participated. The volunteers completely cleaned the 22 km long Kley River and its tributaries through the well organised community service, which deserve kudos from one and all. In his message, the
Young girl charges Minister’s son-in law of physical exploitation Sushanta Roy Diphu, Nov 16
A young girl of 21 years has come up with a serious allegation of physical exploitation against non other then the sonin-law of Khorosing Engti, Hill
Areas Development Minister of the Gogoi cabinet. The claimant has registered a case at Diphu police station against Lankai Teron accusing him of exploiting her physically. Contd. on Page 3
NSCN-K, which killed 18 army men, declared terror outfit Agencies Guwahati, Nov 16
National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang, a group which is allegedly responsible for killing of 18 army personnel in Manipur, has been
declared a terrorist organisation under the stringent anti-terror law. In a gazette notification issued recently, the government declared NSCN-K, Contd. on Page 3
Governor said that as one of the most industrious societies of Arunachal Pradesh, the Apatani Community has once again set the trend to preserve our fragile environment. The Governor said that in spite of Arunachal Pradesh being blessed with pristine and green environment, it is unfortunate that such a gift of nature is be-
Drowned man suspected to have been swept away into Bangladesh Kabir Mondal Dhubri, Nov 16
Sanowar Hussain, 30, of Kokradanga village under South Salmara police station of Dhubri district who had gone missing after falling into the river Brahmaputra two days ago while fishing in the river along with three other fishermen of the village is suspected to have been swept away the river current into Bangladesh territory. Police, though, searched for Hussain they are suspecting the body might have crossed the river border and entered in Bangladesh. Besides Hussain two more minors drowned in river water in villages under Sukchar police station of Dhubri over the last two days and the bodies of both have been fished out.
Memo submitted to CM demanding justice for Margherita rape-murder victim ET Correspondent Margherita, Nov 16
Chaatra Mukti Sangram Samity, Tinsukia District Committee submitted a memorandum to the Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on 14 November at Digboi. Lakhya
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Decline in auto exports from major ports
Yak Mela encourages farmers to go for scientific livestock rearing Sunday was a special day for the Brokpas, yak herders, of Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang district. The yak farmers of Panchen valley in their traditional attire gathered under the mellow sun in Lumla and Zemithang areas at 12,000 feet above sea level in the district to showcase best of their livestock. The event was the annual Yak Mela, organized by the India Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)'s national research centre on yak (NRCY) at Dirang in West Kameng district of the state in association with Indian Army's 190 Mountain Brigade and the state government. The focus of the event was to involve farmers in going for scientific livestock rearing. The Brokpas and
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No Pakistani Actors On Maharashtrian Soil: Has The Shiv Sena Gone Too Far This Time?
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Jyoti Gogoi and Pappu Dutta, President and Secretary respectively of Chaatra Mukti Sangram Samity, Tinsukia District Committee said in this connection that Margherita College degree student Thukhing Tikhak on 29 August 2015 was brutally raped and
murdered by three suspected foreign nationals at Kamba Gaon under Ledo Police outpost, Margherita Sub Division and now even after 78 days in the wake of that brutal incident, no forensic report has Contd. on Page 3
ing adversely impacted due to all kinds of pollution, particularly plastic hazards. He expressed hope that other communities and people of the State would emulate this initiative of Apatani Community and Lower Subansiri District Administration in preserving and upgrading the natural water bodies of the State.
Assam Cong MLA defectors expelled from party for 6 years A Staff Reporter Guwahati, Nov 16
All nine Congress MLAs in Assam, who recently joined BJP, today have been expelled with immediate effect for a period of six years for violating party discipline. According to a press release, the nine
legislators were expelled from the primary membership of the party on the recommendation of the Disciplinary Action Committee. The nine MLAs are — Jayanta Mallah Baruah (Nalbari constituency), Pijush Hazarika (Raha-SC), Pallab Lochan Das (Behali), Pradan Barua (Jonai-ST), Abu Taher
Bepari (Golakganj), Kripanath Mallah (Ratabari), Rajen Borthakur (Tezpur), Binanda Kumar Saikia (Sipajhar) and Bolin Chetia (Sadiya). They had joined BJP on November 7, and they had informally announced that they will be soon joining the saffron party in September itself.
It is critical aluminium industry addresses environmental and social impacts in indigenous peoples’ territories: Report A Staff Reporter Guwahati, Nov 16
While global demand for the world’s most popular metal – aluminium – continues to rise, it is critical that the aluminium industry address its environmental and social impacts, particularly in indigenous peoples’ territories, according to new report published today by Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact (AIPP), Forest Peoples Programme (FFP) and International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). With many of the world’s bauxite mines, and the rivers used to generate power for its processing, located in or near indigenous peoples’ territories, the aluminium industry needs to ensure the rights of indigenous peoples are respected and protected, as outlined in the UN Declaration of on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, said the authors, who are participating in the UN Business and Human Rights Forum taking place here from 16-18 November. The report, Mining, the Aluminium
Industry and Indigenous Peoples: Enhancing Corporate Respect for Indigenous Peoples’ Rights, provides a global overview of the challenges facing indigenous peoples, and presents five case studies from Australia, Cambodia, Guinea, India and Suriname. The case studies reveal that indigenous communities are affected by primary production activities, such as mining and associated infrastructure (Australia, India, Guinea, Suriname), and by secondary processes such as smelting and energy production used to sustain operations (India, Suriname). The publication is intended to inform the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative’s new voluntary industry standard, which includes requiring certified companies to adhere to key principles concerning the rights of indigenous peoples, including obtaining Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) “where new projects or major changes to existing projects may have significant impacts
Devotees fully prepared to celebrate Chhat Puja Manoj Kumar Doomdooma, Nov 16
In Tinsukia, the four-day long Chhat Mahaparv has been started with Nahay-khay. The devotees started the varta by eating the boiled vegetable of guard. Today is kharna and with that the fasting for 36 hours without having a drop of water will start. Sanjay Pathak, the speaker of Sakdipiya Brahmin Mahasabha (Tinsukia Unit) said: "The devotees will
offer rituals to the Sun God on Tuesday evening and to the rising Sun on Wednesday morning and with this the Mahaparva will be concluded. Elaborate preparations have been made at Devi Pokhri, Railway Colony, Guijaan, Tingrai, Doomdooma, Hafjan and Dholla Ghat." BeesakopieRupai Siding Chhat Puja committee is celebrating its silver jubilee this time. Contd. on Page 4
Rs 4,000 crore kept ready for victims of man-elephant conflict, says Javadekar ET Correspondent Jorhat, Nov 16
“Rs 40,000 crore has been kept ready to deal with mananimal conflict, and as report from the state government reaches the forest ministry at the Centre, funds are ready for release,” said Union Minister for Forest, Environment & Climate Change Prakash Javadekar, at Rain Forest Research Institute (RFRI), Jorhat near here today. Contd. on Page 3
on the Indigenous peoples associated culturally with and living on the relevant lands.” “The lack of respect for indigenous peoples’ rights particularly to their lands, territories and resources, and to decide on the development that they want, is found in all stages of the mining and hydroelectric projects -- from initial project planning to concession insurance, operations and project closure. In areas where there is an ongoing conflict, these injustices are often magnified,” said Joan Carling, Secretary General of AIPP. “Indigenous communities must be able to define the terms and conditions of their engagement with the industry as well as develop their own technical capacity.” FFP Director Joji Cariño added: “As many indigenous territories are located in areas of rich biodiversity and natural resources, governments have often neglected indigenous peoples’ rights in the name of externally defined ‘national interest’, Contd. on Page 4
Pro-talk ULFA wants Anup Chetia’s participation in peace talks A Staff Reporter Guwahati, Nov 16
The pro-talk faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) has urged the Centre to facilitate the participation of its founding general secretary Anup Chetia at the peace talks to be held on November 24 in Delhi. Anup Chetia, who was extradited from Bangladesh on November 11, was taken into a six-day transit remand by the CBI on Thursday. Chetia is currently being interrogated by different intelligence and security agencies but so far there is no formal announcement of Chetia joining the peace process. “Qualitatively i do not think there is going to be any change from the current status if Chetia joins the peace talks. However, if Chetia joins then the peace process will be legitimised more than the existing one,” said Sashadhar Choudhury, of the faction.
After pulses, now rice prices may also shoot up: Assocham New Delhi, Nov 16
After pulses, rice prices may also shoot up and reach a "boiling point" in the coming months due to depleting stocks and likely fall in its kharif output, according to industry body Associated Chambers of Commerce of India (Assocham). Contd. on Page 10
IMPENDING INCREASE OF RICE PRICES After pulses, rice prices may also shoot up and reach a "boiling point" in the coming months. The report, however, contradicts the current price trend in the market, where wholesale prices of non-basmati prices are ruling down at Rs 25 per kg as against Rs 30 per kg last year.
Similarly, wholesale rates of premium basmati rice have declined sharply by about 30% to Rs 44-45 per kg at present from Rs 62-65 per kg last season, as per traders. As per the government estimates, kharif rice production is estimated at 90.61 million tonnes in 2015-16 crop year.
The increase in price may be due to severe deficit rains in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and Karnataka. Rice stocks have declined in last three years from 24.59 million tonnes in 2012 to 13.89 million tonnes (plus unlimited paddy 3.61 tonnes) in stocks at present.
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DIBRUGARH, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17
Thousands take part in anti-AFSPA rally in Shillong ET Correspondent Shillong, Nov 16: Around one thousand people joined an anti-Armed Forces Special Powers Act 1958 (AFSPA) rally held today in Shillong city. The rally started at Madan Lewrynghep and marched toward the premises of the Additional Secretariat shouting anti-AFSPA slogans, holding placards inscribed with words of condemnation. ‘We want Peace not AFSPA’, ‘Terror cannot be fought by State terror’, ‘No AFSPA, Yes Peace’, are the words expressed in placards displayed at the rally. The protest rally themed “Defending Human Rights in Garo Hills” was organised by Thma u Rangli (TUR), CSWO, and Garo Students’ Union (GSU) Khasi Hills zone and were supported by Khasi Students’ Union, People Union for Democratic Rights (PUDR) New Delhi and other NGOs. Speaking at the gathering at the premises of Additional Secretariat, Ms Angela Rangad said that “It is of grave concern to many that there is possible invocation of
AFSPA in Meghalaya and we need to come together and make our voices heard”. She said that it is easy to call on AFSPA and never easy to revoke it as is the case in Manipur where it has been in operation since 1958 forcing Irom Sharmila to be on her hunger strike for the last 15 years. She said that AFSPA is dangerous law since women will become victims of rapes, brutality and innocent people would be killed just on suspicions of being militant cadres. She said that AFSPA is already enforced within 5 km each between border areas of Meghalaya and Assam. The AFSPA is not a solution but
will create more problems and atrocities as being seen and experienced in Manipur, Jammu and Kashmir. “We don’t want terror laws like Meghalaya Preventive Detention Act (MPDA), Meghalaya Maintenance of Public Order (MMPO) and AFSPA. We want peace which is not forced and does not come about through a law which will take away our rights”, she said adding that AFSPA will only cause more killings and problems for the people. She said that if the government wants peace, they should first start listening and talking to the people of the state to understand their problems, anger and
Zubeen Garg Festival underway A Staff Reporter Guwahati, Nov 16: Zubeen Garg Festival organized by Zubeen Fan Club has begun today at Assam Engineering field Chandmari in Guwahati. A cultural procession was taken out from Dighalipukhuri to AEI ground on this occasion in the morning time. An interactive session with heartthrob Zubeen Garg along his fans is schedule today at evening in the same venue. The festival will continue till 18th November, 2015. Singing competition will be held on 17th November for Children below 14 years based on Dr. Bhupen Hazarika or
Bandh threat looms large at Tinsukia Spl Correspondent Tinsukia, Nov 16: Posters of a 12-hour Assam bandh called by six organizations has spread like wildfire in Tinsukia on Monday. Social media like Whatsapp and Facebook have played a vital role in spreading the bandh call. According to the poster, six organizations including All Tai Ahom Students’ Union, All Assam Moran Students’ Union have jointly called a 12-hour Assam bandh on Wednesday to press for their demand of scheduled caste and tribe. The bandh will start at 5:00 in the morning. Tinsukia has already witnessed several bandh calls related to this matter.
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Rural Sports Complex inaugurated at Rangajan ET Correspondent Doomdooma, Nov 16: Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Rural Sports Complex under the Kakopathar Development Block was inaugurated at Rangajan on the occasion of Children’s Day. The complex has been constructed at a cost of Rs 9.95 lakhs. The complex was inaugurated by former national handball player and the general secretary of Tinsukia District Handball Association, Shah Miruj .The inaugural function was also attended by the BDO of Kakopathar Development Block, N Hazarika, President of the Kakopathar Anchalik Panchayat, Tutumoni Moran, Former Doomdooma MLA Durga Bhumij, Secretary of the Doomdooma branch of Asom Chah Majdur Sangha, Rupesh Gowala and several other distinguished persons. It may be mentioned here that the state government has decided to build a rural sports complex in every development block of the state in the name of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru under the chief minister’s dream project.
Zubeen Garg songs. The organizers also plan to take out a rally in the city on Zubeen’s birthday on the 18th of this month. The rally will start from Assam state Zoo. They also invited the general public to come
forward and support the cause by participate in the rally and to express their concern as this will also help create awareness about the conservation of wildlife amongst general public.
frustration faced by them every single day. “The government should realise and accept that the unrest in Garo Hills is a political problem created by those in power who refuse to listen to the voice of the people”, she said. As citizens of the state, people should stand united to say ‘No’ to terror of any form whether from the state or from any militant outfit. She said that the problem is due to the government not wanting to resolve the issues and finding the root cause of militancy in Garo Hills. “This rally is not the end; it is the beginning because our voices should get louder and louder till we find and
achieve peace,” she said. Different speakers expressed concern on the AFSPA imposition in the State and called for concerted effort to stand against it and urged upon the State and the centre not to resort to draconian law. Earlier, the NPP Meghalaya State Unit expressed happiness after the Ministry of Home Affairs Govt. of India decided not to impose Armed Forces Special Power Act 1958 in Garo Hills. It has said that the people of Garo Hills are relieved at the fact that the High Court Order is going to be challenged in the Supreme Court; people are looking forward with hope to a positive outcome emerging from this initiative of the Govt. of India. The public of Garo Hills, the GHPA and all its political allies including the NPP, the GNC and the BJP, all the NGOs of Garo Hills expressed thankfulness to Mr Rijiju and the Home Ministry in general for understanding the sentiments of the people of Garo Hills and for challenging the Hon’ble High Court ruling which proposed implementation of AFSPA in Garo Hills.
BJP’s state vice president claims expenditure on development works BS Malik Sonepat, Nov 16: Joining issue with Gannaur MLA and former Haryana Assembly Speaker, Kuldeep Sharma who had threatened to stage Dharna on Tuesday at Gannaur in protest against bringing the development works to a standstill in his constituency after inception of BJP government in the state, BJP’s state vice president, Rajiv Jain today termed it as a political drama and an attempt to regain public support on false allegations. Talking to media here today, Jain claimed that BJP government had completed development works of around Rs 50 crore in Gannaur assembly constituency in the last one year. These included Rs 16 crore for India International Horticulture Market,
Rs 21 crore on the construction and repair of roads and bridges, Rs 5.72 crore on sewerage works etc, he added. Besides completion of many other works and floating a tender of Rs 16 crore for widening of GannaurSonepat road, he said, the government had allotted sites for food park and for the shopkeepers of Delhi’s Bhagirthi market in industrial estate at Bari near Gannaur. “Discrimination in development works had been witnessed during 10 year rule of the Congress in Haryana and it was the reason for the ouster of Congress government by the people,” Jain said and claimed that government was working on the principle of Haryana One – Haryanavi One in the entire state.
Villagers apprehend GNLA cadre, handed over to police ET Correspondent Shillong, Nov 16: A Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) cadre was arrested at a remote village in West Khasi Hills district on Saturday. The arrested cadre was identified as John N Sangma of Nongchram, who was apprehended by villagers of Riangdo for his involvement in extortion
and later on handed over to police, a police official said. “The arrested cadre was handed over to the Shallang police station and booked under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act,” a senior police official said. Police said that Sangma revealed he was a civilian cadre of the GNLA adding that GNLA recruited him as civilian
cadre to identify businessmen for kidnapping, serving demand notes and to spy on police movements. He is working under the West Khasi hills Command. The accused also revealed that the GNLA has been recruiting civilian cadres who are not given any training in handling arms and explosives but to work
as GNLA civilian cadres. GNLA is paying Rs 3000 as remuneration and commission on all successful extortion and kidnappings based on information provided by these civilian cadres. “The names of the other civilian cadres were also given to the police, who are now conducting search operation in Shallang area.
List of hospitals in Dibrugarh with contact details & phone numbers, Assam Aditya Diagnostics & Hospitals Bordoloi Avenue, Paltan Bazar, Dibrugarh - 786005 Phone Numbers: 0373 - 2302219, 2302225
G M Hospital
Shrishti Hospital & Research Centre Paltan Bazar, Dibrugarh - 786 005 Phone: 0373 - 2300024, 2302099
AMC Road, Jalan Nagar Dibrugarh - 786 005
Archana Trauma & Orthopaedics Hospital
Brahmaputra Diagnostics & Hospital
Paltan Bazar, Dibrugarh - 786 005 Phone: 0373 - 2302100, 2302099
Near Indian AirLines City Office Paltan Bazar Dibrugarh - 786 005 Phone Numbers: 0373 - 2303476
Assam Medical College
Marwari Arogya Bhawan Hospital Paltan Bazar, Dibrugarh Phone: 0373 - 2302872, 2302051
Graham Bazar, A.T. Road Dibrugarh Phone: 0373 - 2322547
Jalan Nagar, Dibrugarh - 786 002 List of Phones numbers: Emergency Room : 0373 - 2300627 Labour Room: 0373 - 2300022 Drug Deaddiction Centre: 0373 - 2302952 Community Medicine: 0373 - 2302994 RIA Centre: 0373 - 2302093
Sanjivani Diagnostic & Hospital
Dr. Pawan Bajaj's Skin Clinic
Aastha Hospital
Paltan Bazar, Dibrugarh Phone: 0373 - 2303448, 2303458, 2301904
Sankardev Hospital Mancotta Road, Chowkidinghee Dibrugarh Phone: 0373 - 2327717, 2327715, 2326960
Paltan Bazar, Opposite Aditya Hospital Dibrugarh
Dr Damani's Nursing Home Near Circuit House, Dibrugarh Phone: 0373 - 2300928, 2302873
FLO employees employed in the work of NRC process stage an agitation in front of DC office, Jorhat demanding the release of their salaries. Pic - Nekib Ahmed
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Anganwadi Centre children get to meet Arunachal’s First Lady
ET Bureau Itanagar, Nov 16: A large number of children in the age-group of 3 to 6 years from different Anganwadi Centres had come to Raj Bhavan, Itanagar on 16thNovember 2015 along with ICDS functionaries led by Child Development Project Officer SC Tok on the occasion as part of ‘Universal Children’s Day’, which is observed from 14th to 19th of November. The First Lady of
the State Smt Rita Rajkhowa had interacted with them and had expressed her great pleasure in their company. She had advised them to dance, sing and study nicely. The children presented some cultural items and nursery rhymes taught to them at their Centre. Later the children along with ICDS functionaries were ushered around Raj Bhavan compound by the Raj Bhavan officials.
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The girl while labelling the charge of physical abuse on Lankai Teron told the media yesterday at a press conference in Diphu that she has been incessantly abused by this person since 2012, and throughout this period the son-in-law of Khorosing Engti did not disclose his actual name and identity as Kai Mukrang. The young girl narrated before the media that Lankai Teron took her to hotel Asoka Brahmaputra at Guwahati several times and to the residence of Khorosing Engti at Diphu; she had to go through abortion thrice since 2012. “Lankai Teron again and again promised me that he will marry me; he presented me with a car and a house which is under construction; he also paid me regularly for my upkeep. When I pressed hard for marriage he got sour; on the day of Diwali, Angela, daughter of Khorosing Engti called on me and requested me to compromise with Lankai but the next day the other daughter of the Minister Angina physically assaulted me. After that I registered a complaint at
Diphu police station; coming to know about the incident Lankai and his wife met with me and called for withdrawal of the case. Lankai also told me that assembly election is at hand and if word goes out it will hit his political career. On their request I signed a document for getting him off the hook. That evening when I went to Lankai Teron’s house, he denied me entry into his residence. At this, I got angry and smashed the windshields of two parked cars parked within the compound of the house. I also demolished a number of flower tubs, Lankai has lodged a complaint at Diphu police station against me in this connection. He has destroyed my life, they are highly powerful people, Lankai is sonin-law of Khorosing Engti, if social organizations or women’s body does not come to my help I have no place to turn to. Marrying Lankai is just not possible now, he will have to pay for destroying my life,” said the young victim. Till the filing of this report, no legal action has been taken by police against the sonin-law of Khorosing Engti or the girl in question on the basis of the complaint made against her.
Mega free surgical medical camp inaugurated at Khonsa Khonsa, Nov 16: Tirap ZPC Chawang Lowang inaugurated a mega free surgical camp at the district hospital, Khonsa amidst a large gathering on 16th November conducted by the Vivekananda Kendra Arunjyoti in collaboration with the Tirap district administration and District Health Society, Khonsa. In his inaugural address Lowang while appreciating the organizers of the muchneeded free surgical medical camp, said that it would immensely benefit the people of the district, especially the poor villagers who had never been exposed to specialized treatment and who could not afford to go outside the dis-
course in Delhi and Jawaharlal University. Speaking on the present state of the Boro language he also assured that he would take initiative for the allotment of a site to set up a research centre for Boro language, culture and literature. Moreover, in his speech he also added that he would extend his helping hand in celebrating a full-fledged conference of Boro Sahitya Sabha in Delhi. Attending as guest of honour, former Rajya Sabha MP, UG Brahma in his speech urged the Boro litterateurs to devote themselves in taking forward the Boro language thereby coping with other languages of
pants of the medical camp, Revered Sivatmaprana Mataji from RK Sarada Mission School, Khonsa lauded the initiative of Vivekananda Kendra and hoped that the camp would serve the poor and the needy. She spoke glowingly about Swami Vivekananda and described Swamiji as a patriot saint whose heart bled for India and wanted to see India make progress in all fields. Participating in the deliberation the joint general secretary of Vivekananda Kendra, Kannyakumari Pravin Davokar highlighted the various philanthropic and humanitarian services rendered by the Kendra all over the country including
Rs 4,000 crore kept ready for victims of man-elephant conflict, says Javadekar Contd. from Page 1
The union minister during his reply to queries over death of three persons and injury to over 15 people in Jorhat district itself due to man-animal conflict said, he has asked for a detailed report over the marauding jumbos that has been wreaking havoc in the districts of Jorhat, Sivasagar and Lakhimpur and asked the MPs to submit it by next one week. Meanwhile, Javadkar took part in a ceremonial plantation drive and also inaugurated exhibition stalls of RFRI. Addressing the open meeting organized by RFRI in the presence of a good number of tree farmers, Joint Forest Management Committee (JFMC) members, bamboo artisans, agarbatti workers and agar oil industries, he overviewed the research activities of the RFRI, Jorhat and requested the farmers, entrepreneurs and artisans of this region to draw the benefits of the technologies developed by
RFRI. He also requested the scientists and researchers of the Institute to dedicate service for innovative and productive research to strengthen the nation building activities and sustainable management of biodiversity and bioresources. In his speech, he urged the researchers for contribution in patenting their innovative research findings and products. He especially mentioned about patenting certain products and procedures such as bamboo preservation, alternative to Jigat, artificial agarwood forming technology and plant growth promoting microorganisms developed by this research Institute. He emphasised the need for effective lab facilities to preserve research findings. Kamakhya Prasad Tasa, MP, Jorhat also addressed the gathering and welcomed the Union Minister and thanked him for his visit to Jorhat and also requested the farmers, JFMC members and artisans to draw benefits from the research of RFRI.
Dr Anil Kumar, Additional Director General of Forests, MoEF & CC, Govt. of India spoke about the activities and achievements of Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education. Dr. RSC Jayaraj, Director, RFRI, Jorhat felicitated the Minister and all the dignitaries present in the meeting and delivered the welcome address and presented a brief overview on the research activities of the institute. Dasarath Mathur, PCCF, Assam presented a dossier of achievement of Jorhat Forest Division to the Union Minister. Dr NS Bisht, Director, ( I n t e r n a t i o n a l Corporation) ICFRE delivered the vote of thanks while Rajib Kr. Kalita, Head Extension Division anchored the entire meeting. Prakash Javadekar also took part in an interactive session with farmers and JFMC members organized by RFRI, Jorhat when many suggestions from of the farmers and JFMCs were discussed.
Memo submitted to CM demanding justice for Margherita rape-murder victim Contd. from Page 1
come about from Guwahati and Kolkata owing to which Police have not been able to file chargesheet and case diary. Further, there is no bridge at Kamba Gaon over the Tirap River and the local residents of this area have several times approached the administration to construct a permanent bridge but to no avail, said
Madkham Tikhak, the elder brother of Thukhing Tikhak who was also present at the time of submission of memorandum to the Chief Minister of Assam. Meanwhile, Lakhya Jyoti Gogoi informed that they have submitted the memorandum with a five-point demand which are forensic report be delivered soon and the judgement be administered through fast track court,
deceased Thukhing Tikhak’s family members be given financial compensation, a permanent bridge be built over the Tirap River which would be connection with Ledo and Kamba Gaon, Tinsukia District’s factories and contractor firms be subjected to CA verification and women defence force be deployed and CCTV cameras installed at Margherita.
Arunachal Pradesh. He said that the self-less workers of the Vivekananda Kendra were deeply motivated by the clarion call of Swami Vivekananda who said, “Service to the suffering humanity is service to God.” Davokar in the course of his deliberation dwelt at length on the activities of the Vivekanada Kendra in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. Mataji and other invitees lit a symbolic lamp at the portrait of Swami Vivekanda amidst chanting of vedic prayer and Nocte prayer song. Earlier, in her welcome address DMO Dr. N. Lowang while extending her thanks to the distinguished guests and the Surgeons said that
the free medical camp was a God-send opportunity for the people of the district and thanked Minister Tirong Aboh and Deputy Commissioner Ravi Jha for their constant guidance and support for the success of the camp. She was full of praise for Vivekananda Kendra Arunjyoti for identifying Tirap district for the free medical camp. The DMO also threw light on the present status, scopes and challenges of the lone district hospital, Khonsa adding that the hospital left a lot to be desired in terms of facilities and posting of staff, especially Specialists. She further urged the organizers to extend the camp if necessary in the interest
of the patients. The medical camp is slated to conclude on the 20th November. Some Nurses from Assam are also participating in the camp to assist the Surgeons. The medicines for free distribution to the needy patients are being donated by the Numaligargh Refinery, Assam and the mementoes presented to the dignitaries were donated by Jalin Hakhun, General Secretary, Bazaar Welfare Committee, Khonsa and N. Tangjang, DLEO. The inaugural function was attended by Khela-Lamsa ZPM Sontung Lowang Bangsia, HoDs and medical staff. (DIPRO)
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scientists are still working on stopping in-breeding. Lumla legislator and parliamentary secretary Jambey Tashi, who attended the Mela, highlighted in his speech that the problem of in-breeding is a major concern for yak husbandry. He exhorted
scientists to find out ways to reduce in-breeding. Tashi also asked yak farmers to adopt scientific practices to make yak husbandry a profitable venture. NRCY director S. M. Deb informed that six genetically superior bulls from Nyukmadung Yak Farm of NRC on yaks in Pangchen area have been sent to arrest the problem
of in-breeding there. Deb said in-breeding is the cause of lower body weight and productivity of yaks. ICAR's National Research Centre on Mithun Abhijit Mitra said scientific rearing of yaks and mithuns has become imperative as both the animals form integral part of livestock production system in the state.
NSCN-K, which killed 18 army men, declared terror outfit Contd. from Page 1
all its front organisations and formations as a terrorist organization under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, a home ministry spokesman said. The group, which had signed a peace agreement in March 2001, had withdrawn unilaterally from the ceasefire agreement in March this year after it was alleged that the area along IndoMyanmar border being under their control was fast turning out to be ‘safe-zone’ for terrorists of United Liberation Front of Asom faction led by Paresh Barua, the National Democratic Front of Bodoland led by I K Songbijit, and the Meitei armed groups like the People’s Liberation Army of Manipur. The spokesman said that the NSCN-K has
resorted to terrorism by killing innocent civilians and security forces and engaged in other violent activities including the June 4 attack on an army convoy in Chandel district of Manipur. This case is being probed by the NIA, which has announced a bounty of Rs 17 lakh for providing information about two top leaders of militant NSCN-K including its chief S S Khaplang who were allegedly behind the strike. The probe agency declared a cash reward of Rs seven lakh for Khaplang while a Rs 10 lakh bounty was announced for Niki Sumi, self-styled chief of the armed wing of NSCNK, who is alleged to have led a group of rebels on June 4. Khaplang is a resident of Myanmar, while Sumi hails from Nagaland. There are re-
ports that 75-year-old Khaplang was in a hospital and later shifted to Taga, a place which is at a junction of IndiaMyanmar-China border. Army trucks were attacked with ‘Lathod guns’ and grenades by suspected terrorists of NSCN-Khaplang, killing 18 soldiers and injuring 15 others in the Manipur attack. The militants had formed three groups to carry out the attack and explosive-laden cans were planted alongside the road to maximise the damage, the sources said. NSCN-K, which walked out of a ceasefire agreement with India in March this year, has been involved in a series of attacks in tandem with some other militant groups in the north-east under the banner of ‘United Liberation Front of South East Asia’.
Cong wins Hazirhat CBI custody of Chhota Rajan GP by-poll extended till Nov. 19 Kabir Mondal Dhubri, Nov 16: Congress candidate, Aminul Haque Ahmed won the by poll for the post of president of the Hazirhat gaon panchayat under South Salmara assembly constituency of Dhubri district by 395 votes defeating AIUDF candidate, Ajiwal Haque. Counting of votes was held today. There were four candidates in the fray: Congress, BJP, AIUDF and an independent.
Delhi Government for inclusion of Boro language as subject in DU, JNU course Shambhu Boro New Delhi, Nov 16: The chief minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal today said that his government will take every possible initiative for taking forward the Boro language at the national level. Kejriwal who took part as the chief guest of the 64th Foundation Day of Boro Sahitya Sabha organized by All Bodo Students’ Union at the Constitutional Club here today addressing a mammoth gathering further stated that his government would pursue the matter with the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India to include Boro language in the University
trict for treatment. While welcoming the Surgeons coming from the USA and Maharashtra the chief guest assured all possible help and assistance from his side. He later donated 40 blankets for use during the camp and in the district hospital. ADC N. Wangsu who was the guest of honour in his address while describing the camp as a first of its kind in the district said that the district hospital, Khonsa was not well-equipped in terms of required infrastructures and OT facilities and thanked the Surgeons coming from India and abroad to conduct the free medical camp. While blessing the partici-
the nation which would “reflect the dignity and identity of the Boro nation”. The event was graced by Ramesh Bhardwaj, HoD, Department of Sanskrit, Delhi University, Gnyan Pith Awardee, Kedarnath Singh, Retired professor, JNU and Sahitya Academy awardee Ganga Prashad Vimal, vice chairman, Hindi Academi, Delhi Chapter, Maitree Puspa, Ex-Parliamentarian, Kokrajhar, Samswma Khwngur Bismuthiary among other dignitaries and office bearers of ABSU. Prior to it the dignitaries paid rich tribute to the martyrs those who lost their lives for the Boro language.
New Delhi, Nov.16 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) custody of underworld donChhota Rajan was on Monday extended till November 19. On November 7, the CBI
had got ten-day custody of Rajan, who was brought to New Delhi in a special aircraft after being deported from Indonesia. Rajan is currently under the custody of the Central
Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Interpol. The Maharashtra Government had transferred all cases related to the gangster to the CBI. Rajan is wanted for over 70 cases of murder,
extortion and drug trafficking in Mumbai, the most prominent among them being the case related to the murder of journalist Jyotirmoy Dey and Pakmodia Street firing case.
Charoen Pokphand delegates visit CDB A Staff Reporter Guwahati, Nov 16: A team of 5 delegates from CP (Charoen Pokphand) group, Thailand, headed by Mr. Khunsri Thongyoi: Senior Vice President of CP Crop Integration Business, CP Group, visited Coconut Development Board on Monday during their five day tour in South India. Charoen Pokphand, the largest private company in Thailand which has been active in India for the past 20 years is yet to set foot in the agriculture sector. The purpose of visit is to explore the possibilities of establishing individual coconut producing units or starting joint ventures with the coconut producer companies in South India. They held detailed discussion with Chairman and other senior officials of Coconut Development Board. Shri.
T.K. Jose, IAS, Chairman of CDB briefed about the coconut cultivation and industry of India and scope for starting coconut based industries by the CP group in association with Indian partnership .The team met the Chairmen and CEO’s of Coconut Producer Companies
viz, Thirukochi, Tirur, Kuttiady and Palakkad, registered under Board and noted ways and means of their activities. In the afternoon session of the meet, visitors evaluated their opportunities with business promoting organizations such as FICCI, CII, Kerala Chamber of
Commerce and Inkel. Shri. M.T. Balakrishnan, IAS (Retd), Chairman and Managing Director of Inkel presented the scope and opportunity for starting a coconut processing unit in Kerala before the team. The delegates will visit major coconut plantations facilitated
by Palakkad Coconut Producer Company and Suryashobha Milk Powder Manufacturing unit in Thrissur on Tuesday and go on with discussions and factory visits on Wednesday. Thailand, lacking in sufficient raw materials for coconut processing industries, is now pushing hard to bring together its coconut sector. Coconut is one of an important cash crop of 3,32,033 small farmers of Thailand, which contributes to 0.11% of export earnings of the country. The delegation includes Mr. A p i c h a s e Wongprasit,Coconut Project General Manager, Mr. Suchat Wachiravittayakorn, Coconut Project Deputy General Manager, Mr. Ascha Chandsongsang, Overseas Business Department Manager and Mr. Sakda Praesurin: Senior Engineer.
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Marwari Samellan Diwali Meet Amit Nagori Golaghat, Nov 16: Golaghat Marwari Samellan organised Diwali Meet in the premises of Maheswari Bhawan late evening yesterday. As part of the event, people caught up with one another and exchanged greetings in accordance with the traditional rule. The President gave the welcome speech at the outset and expressed deep condolence in connection with the Guwahati fire incident and said, "Our organisation is ready to extend any sort of help." Senior citizen Sitaram Kothari lighted the ceremonial lamp while welcome song was presented by Madhu Jasrasariya, Manju Kanoi and Sarita
Watchman injures student ET Correspondent Golaghat, Nov 16: In a peculiar incident, a watchman today injured student of Class VII. As per reports, at Srimanta Shankar ME school of Kaberugaon of Golaghat district, a standard VII student named Biswajit Das was brutally beaten up without much of a reason by the watchman Prafull Das during school hours and then fled from the spot. Thereafter, when the other children saw Biswajit in an injured condition, they reported it to other high officials of school when immediately the child was taken to Golaghat KK Civil Hospital. The incident was condemned by the guardians, local organisations and school authorities.
Assam-Nagaland Governor extends Chhath Puja greetings A Staff Reporter Guwahati, Nov 16: Governor of Assam and Nagaland, PB Acharya today greeted the people on the occasion of Chhath Puja. In a message he said that Chhath is a Hindu festival celebrated each year by the people very eagerly. This is a very antique festival of the Hindu religion dedicated to the God of energy, also known as Dala Chhath or Surya Shashti. People celebrate this festival to offer thanks to Lord Surya for blessing the life on the earth as ever. People worship the God Sun very enthusiastically and pray for the well-being, success and progress of their family members, friends, and elders. According to Hinduism, Sun worship is related to the cure of a range of diseases such as leprosy, etc. It is named as Chhath because it is celebrated on the 6th day of the month of Kartika. Chhath puja is very famous in the Dehri-OnSone, Patna, Dev and Gaya. Nowadays, it is celebrated all over the country. The Governor has appealed to the people to celebrate the puja in its true spirit and uphold the traditions of peace and harmony.
Agarwal. Binay Todi and Mukesh Patwari conducted an entertainment programme in which Ashok Nawka emerged as the winner while Jimmy Prithani runners up. Consolation prizes were awarded to Binita Jain, Mina Nagori,
Anuj Agarwal, Ramesh Ladia, Sujit Jain and Aman Agarwal. In another fun activity conducted by Amit Nagori, the children who emerged as winners were Naman Modi, Kashish Lohia, Priyanshi Agarwal, Binayak Sarawgi, Akhil Sarawgi, Jiya Todi, Sneha Agarwal, Bhoomika Ladhar and Pratham Sharma; in female category, the winners were Krishna Sharma, Kiran Taparia, Sanjana Jain, Sarda Todi, Pramila Chandak, Aayushi Todi, Isha Toshniwal, Vinita Jain, Shruti Poddar, and Lalita Lohia; in the youth girls’ category, Lalita Lahoti and Neha Ladia; in the youth boys’ category, Aman Agarwal, Rohit Duggar, Chintu Ladia, Vijay Jajodia, Viraj Agarwal, and Banit Bawri; and in the male category, Jagdish Sharma, Sudip Jain, and Madhu Sarawgi were the winners. Vote of thanks was offered by Secretary Deepak Agarwal.
Retired police officer killed, wife injured in robbers’ attack Shambhu Boro Tezpur, Nov 15: In a sensational incident of robbery, one retired police officer was brutally killed while his wife sustained serious injury last night at Koliabar-Naltoli area under Uluoni Police station in Kaliabor Sub-Division near here. According to reports, a group of unidentified miscreants comprising four to five persons in army camouflage entered the house of the retired police officer Phanidhar Nath (65) from the backyard
and attacked leading to the death of the retired police officer while the deceased’s wife Nareswari Nath (50) was also not spared and she sustained serious injury. Later the miscreants robbed them of Rs. 32 lakhs and ornament (gold) worth Rs. 3 lakhs. Police later rushed to the spot on receiving the information and carried out investigation. However, till the filling of this report, there has been no report of apprehension of the culprits involved.
National Press Day Observed at Digboi Laxman Sharma Digboi, Nov 16: In tune with the rest of the nation, press fraternity here at Digboi also observed National Press Day with a daylong agenda at India Club in Digboi in Tinsukia District. Binanda Konwar and Anuj Kalita, the President of Digboi Press Club and the President of Tinsukia District Journalist Association respectively unfurled the flags of their respective press clubs amidst a significant gathering from various walks of life including the journalists from across the District who thronged the venue to attend the workshop on effective journalism held on the occasion. Meanwhile, a
daylong workshop on journalism was also organised by Tinsukia District Journalist Association under the aegis of Digboi Press Club to mark the day. Puru Gupta, the Deputy Commissioner Tinsukia, inaugurated the said workshop attended by several personalities including Adip Kumar Phukon, renown and veteran journalist of Assam, Atanu Bhuyan the Chief Editor of an electronic channel of Assam, Hem Chandar Pathak the Public Relation officer Tinsukia and various senior journalists of the District. Addressing the gathering, Mr Gupta who was the chief guest of the programme highlighted the
growing importance of effective and impartial role of media in serving the common interest thereby helping the society realize its various social goals. Appreciating the need of un-
Workshop on journalism organised biased and goal oriented journalism vis-à-vis the various multi-faceted issues and problems of the society, Mr Gupta also felt the need of more female journalists. According to him, effectiveness of any civil administration greatly relies on media, as such media should portray what is healthy and beneficial for the society without being
Vidyalaya, Town MV School, Sangam Academy School, Satish Ch. Baruah Town Model High School, Brahmaputra Valley Academy, Chetia Gaon LP School, St. Mary’s School, Asian Public School, Gharmara LP School, etc. participated in the programmes and competitions conducted on the occasion. The results of the competitions are as follows: Drawing Upper – 1st Soaib Ahmed (Govt. HS School), 2nd Bitupan Saikia (Arohan Jatiya Vidyalaya), 3rd Chandra Mohan Pegu (Govt. HS School): Lower: 1st Suruj Roy (Gogamokh Gyanjyoti Academy), 2nd Lakhimi Bonia (Town Model LP School), 3rd
Free Diabetes detection camp
ET Correspondent Golaghat, Nov 16: A free Diabetes detection camp was organised at Golaghat on the occasion of World Diabetes Day. The programme was organised by North East Diabetes Care and Research Centre
in memory of Late Sarumai Nissa at Ratnagiri Complex of Golaghat town in which 110 patients were attended to and 35 were detected to be having Diabetes. The patients were examined by Dr Mizan Ahmed.
esis, development, role and functions of the Press Council of India and the importance of National Press Day in India. However, Adit Kumar Phukon and Atanu Bhuyan who were the invitee resource persons of the said workshop in the later half enriched the attending journalists with various Do's and Don'ts, weakness and
National Press Day observed in Lakhimpur, symposium held ET Correspondent Lakhimpur, Nov 16: “Cartooning and caricature can play powerful role to root out corruption and other social evils. They can express what cannot be explained through words in some conditions and circumstances,” said Chandra Kamal Gogoi who is renowned as an artist in Assam, as part of his participation in a symposium organized at the Conference Hall of the Lakhimpur DC office today on the occasion of National Press Day. It is noteworthy that the National Press Day was celebrated by Lakhimpur District Information and Public Relation Department at the aforementioned venue today at 11 am. ADC Abhijit Baruah chaired the meeting held on the occasion. Chumpi Chutia, the District Information and Public Relation Officer, explaining the purpose of the meeting and programme organized, said, “National Press Day, the 16 November, is symbolic of a free and responsible press in India. This was the day on which the Press Council of India started functioning as of 1966 as a moral watchdog to ensure that not only did the press maintain high
standards expected from this powerful medium but also that it was not fettered by the influence or threats of any extraneous factors. Enforcement of professional ethics of journalism is also attempted to ensure by bringing into existence of the body with statutory authority. November 16 therefore personifies a responsible and free press in the country. All those who cherish it, commemorate the Day”. Meanwhile, Rukma Gohain Baruah, the Principal of Lakhimpur Post Graduate Training College delivered an informative lecture on free and responsible press, professional ethics of journalism, ideological and non-ideological journalism. He called upon the media to fight against those evil-doers who have contaminated the society. Afterwareds, a symposium was held wherein the Principal of Lakhimpur Kala NIketan, Chandra Kamal Gogoi, the international postage stamp designer and Surajit Bhuyan, the President of Lakhimpur District Journalist Association discussed on a topic – ‘The impact and importance of cartooning and caricature as a medium of expression’.
Chumpi Chutia, Lakhimpur district DIPRO addressing media persons on occasion of National Press Day at Lakhimpur deputy commissioner office conference hall. Pic - UB Photos
Gogoi elaborated on the progress of cartoon and caricature as a medium of expression of one’s thought. Besides, he explained how a cartoon created by him was potent enough to change a critical situation of corruption in Shanti Niketan, Kolkata while he was studying there. On the other hand, Surajit Bhuyan, before penetrating into the topic, put up a question of how reasonable the observation of the National Press Day is unless the physical and financial security of the working journalist are confirmed by the concerned authorities. In this context, he commented on the injustice faced by the journalists who are physically tortured, even murdered while fight-
Lakhimpur’s Surakshya observes Children’s Day ET Correspondent Lakhimpur, Nov 16: ‘Surakshya’, a leading NGO of Lakhimpur observed Children’s Day in a befitting manner at the Gandhi Maidan Children Park of North Lakhimpur town with a day long programme. It began with the lighting of earthen lamp and paying floral tribute at the portrait of Jawarharlal Nehru by architect Paresh Bhuyan. More than 500 students from Lakhimpur Govt. HS School, Town Model LP School, Gogamukh Gyanjyoti Academy, Panindra Vidyalaya, North Lakhimpur Sankardev Sishu Niketan, Lakhmpur Academy HS School, Jatiya
influenced by individual interests thus working on the check and balance formula fearlessly. While, Hem Chandra Pathak also speaking in the same vain reiterated the growth, gen-
Mondira Kumari (Bapuji LP School); Essay Writing: 1st Abhinava Prakash Mahanta (NL Sankardev Sishu Niketan) and Asad Hussain (Lakhimpur Academy School), 2nd Bhargabi Goswami (NL Sankardev Sishu Niketan), 3rd Abhinava Gogoi (Panindra Vidyalaya) and Ramen Hazarika (Academy HS School); Story Telling: 1st Richa Hazong (Jatiya Vidyalaya), 2nd Abiskar Tanay Rinku (Sangam Academy), 3rd Astha P Kashyap and Lipi Das. As part of the progarmme, warm birthday wishes were conveyed to Debendra Nath Bhuyan, the President of Senior Citizen Association and well wisher of
Tight security on Chhat Puja Kabir Mondal Dhubri, Nov 16: Dhubri district and police administration in view of Chhat puja which is celebrated over four days including two days at the ghats (river bank), made elaborate security arrangements across 55 ghats including 5 major ghats in Dhubri town. The devotees will be worshipping the setting of sun in the evening and sun rise on the following morning.
Surakshya by presenting several mementos. The event was anchored by Kalyani Chakraborty Gogoi, President of NGO Somdiri and Editor of a Magazine Charaiwati; Retired Professor of Lakhimpur Commerce College, Naren Sarmah delivered a speech on his life as Chief Speaker. The programme began with a ‘Borgeet’ by Pranami Das Sutradhar followed by the Prize Distribution Ceremony. Many prominent personalities like Dr. Jagadish Goswami, Principal of Lakhimpur DIET, Gobin Chandra Borah, Vice President of Senior Citizen Association, Kamal Saikia, Secretary, Tarun Saikia,
Vice Chairman of North Lakhimpur Muncipal Board, Surya Phukan, Poet, Sanjiv Upadhaya, Mukut Gogoi, Educationalist, Chandeswar Duwarah, Jetuki Saikia, Architect, Tushr Roy, Juganta Gogoi, President Surakshya, journalist Jitumoni Neog, Karuna Krishna Nath, Kumud Saikia, Kuldeep Borah, Biru Das were among those who were present in the programme. The whole programme was conceived and conducted by Diploma Bordoloi, the Co-Ordinator of Surakshya, in the association with NGO Somdiri and Raju Singha, Secretary, Lakhimpur District Hindu Yuva Parishad.
ing against the evil elements of the society and regretted over the non execution of the Supreme Court’s verdict with regard to the financial security of the journalist. However, he emphasized on the wide application of cartoon and caricature in order to highlight the evil elements and misdeeds of men. He said, “Cartoon and caricature is a strong medium to create public opinion as it can draw the attraction of the common people through its comic humor”. In the programme, Kumud Baruah, the Secretary of North Lakhimpur Press Club also spoke a few words on the discussed topic.
strength of journalists in Assam, its limitations, and day to day working procedures of the media house. While Mr Phukon underlined the need of strong media to build a distinct society, Mr Bhuyan threw light on the present trend of working journalists, their limitations; their challenges and finally urged the house to keep serving the society to the best of their abilities which should be acquired professionally and by being practical. The workshop also threw ample light on the need of being professional, trained and be a mini encyclopedia so as to discharge their responsibilities effectively, sharply and promptly for the success of democracy.
National Press Day observed in Rangia Tapas Samaddar Rangia, Nov 16: The Kamrup District Journalists’ Association with the cooperation of Rangia Press Club observed National Press Day along with rest of the country today. The day long programme started with the hoisting of flag by Bhairab Sarma, the president of the association. A seminar was also organised in this context. The subject of the seminar was 'Role of Journalists in Modern Times. The seminar was addressed by Bhaben Deka Padhdhikar and former Editor of 'Manikanchan' a fortnightly published by Srimanta Shankardev Sangha and Girijananda Bhattacharjee Rtd principal of Rangia Higher Secondary School. They described the role of journalists in present times elaborately. Journalists from different parts of the district took part in the programme. Several press clubs and press associations also observed the day.
It is critical aluminium industry addresses environmental and social impacts in indigenous peoples’ territories: Report Contd. from Page 1
which makes the ASI’s inclusion of a requirement to obtain the consent of indigenous peoples particularly welcome. Going forward, governments must create a more secure, enabling environment that supports the right of indigenous peoples to self-determined development, including full control over sub-soil resources and full participation in any discussions regarding the development of such resources.” “This report un-
derscores the serious challenges facing the aluminium industry – and mining in general - by examining its historical legacies with regard to indigenous peoples and identifying some positive steps that can be taken across the sector,” said Giulia Carbone of IUCN, which also contributed to the study. “By creating a consistent approach to indigenous peoples’ rights, the ASI Standard can help companies improve their environmental and social impacts in areas that are most at risk.”
Devotees fully prepared to celebrate Chhat Puja Contd. from Page 1
The Bhojpuri Sahitya Sabha of Tinsukia District has declared to award the committee who takes the best care of devotees. Devotional songs programme will also be organized at Tingrai river Chhath Ghat which will be inaugurated by local MLA and Parliamentary Secretary Rajendra Prasad Singh. A large gathering of people were seen today at Kumhar Patti and GNB Road to purchase basket, Sup, earthen made bowls and fruits. The deputy collector Puru Gupta, SP Mugdha Jyoti Dev Mahant and various organizations have extended their greetings ahead of Chhat Puja.
People throng daily market on ahead of Chaath Puja in Dibrugarh. Pic - UB Photos
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Bihar polls: Shatrughan NSCN-K Declared says he is only voicing truth a Terror Outift Bihar, Nov 16: BJP MP Shatrughan Sinha, who has openly criticised the party's Bihar poll strategy and its stand to not fix responsibility post the debacle, today said he has only spoken the "truth" even as he took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the number of seats the party has won under his watch. "If voicing truth is an act of revolt then yes I am guilty of being a rebel. I have always spoken in the interest of the party and the nation. If some people misconstrued for rebellion then I am a rebel," Sinha said at a function here. He had last night said the "credit" for the seats won by the party in the state goes to Modi and claimed that his attack on RJD chief Lalu Prasad backfired. Sinha had also said Bihar voters had understood that the announce-
ment of economic package by Modi was a "poll gimmick". "All the credit goes to Modiji for the number of seats won by BJP in Bihar and there should not be any doubt about it," he had said while taking a jibe at the PM. The Patna Sahib MP, who has of late turned into a vocal critic of top leadership, reiterated that he was "firm" on seeking action against those responsible for the Bihar rout where BJP's tally
depleted to 53 seats against 178 seats won by the JD (U)-led grand-alliance of the RJD and Congress. "...What wrong have I have committed? All I have done is pointed out the flaws (during poll campaigning). For instance, I have said that the first priority of the government should be to check prices of dal (pulses) and essential commodities since common man is reeling under price rise. "Then I sought an end to 'Bihari Vs Bahari' debate that raged during recent Bihar campaign since I believed that no countryman could be termed as outsider in that state," Sinha said at the function to felicitate veteran Hindi journalist and editor S N Vinod on his 75th birthday. Seeking to put to rest speculations that he was on his way out from the BJP, the Patna Sahib MP said
the BJP is the first and perhaps the last political party for him. "I had joined the BJP when it was a two-MP party and stayed along to see it grow and gain full majority at the Centre. No one can doubt my loyalty, sincerity and contribution to the BJP," the veteran actor said. He said nobody in the party was held responsible even though "it lost elections in Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. "How can they take action against me when I have committed no wrong and always guarded party's interest," the former Union minister said. Though today's event was apolitical, no BJP functionary attended it. Congress' Rajya Sabha MP Vijay Darda, chairman of Lokmat Media Group, was the chief guest on the occasion. (Agencies)
Brahmaputra Mail hits buffalo, four wheels derail Bhagalpur, Nov 16: Four wheels of a bogey of Brahmaputra Mail derailed on Monday after it hit a buffalo near Lailakh Mamlakha station under BhagalpurSahebganj Loop section in Bihar, an official said. The incident took place at around 8.30 am as a buffalo came on the railway track all of a sudden prompting the engine driver to apply emergency brake as a result of which four wheels of a sleeper bogey of the Brahmaputra Mail jumped off the track, Bhagalpur Station Superintendent Onkar Prasad said. Some passengers sustained minor injuries after falling from their seats due to application of the emergency brake, Prasad said. The Bhagalpur station Superintendent said Accident Relief Trains
(ATRs) have been rushed from Jamalpur and Sahebput to put the detached wheels of the Brahmaputra Mail on track. Train services on the loop section have been dis-
rupted and another track at Lailakh Mamlakha station was being used to allow movement of passing trains. Railway Traffic Inspector Rajiv Sharan said that no damage has been
caused to Brahmaputra Mail. He said that the Railway Police Force (RPF) men have been deployed at Lailakh Mamlakha station for security of the stranded passengers. (Agencies)
LAEF.According to police, pre-activated SIMs originating from Nagaland, Manipur, Tripura and Assam have become the main source of communication for militants and criminals alike. In all the extortion notes sent to victims by GNLA, ASAK, LAEF and AMEF, the indicated mobile phone numbers for contact and negotiation have been found to have originated in the eastern states, police said .Similarly, in all the kidnapping cases, police obtained the phone numbers used by the kidnappers from the victims and their families. On verification from the service providers, police found that all the SIMs used by the kidnappers had been pre-activated in Nagaland, Manipur and Tripura. "Militants and crimi-
nal gangs operating in Garo Hills are procuring illegal SIMs from these states and using them from their crimes and discarding them after committing the crimes," police sources said on the request of anonymity and added that pre-activated SIMs originating from Nagaland, Manipur and Tripura have became the biggest internal security risk in Garo Hills.It is also observed that police investigations come to a dead end in most of the kidnapping and abduction cases as the subscriber details given to the service providers for the SIMs are either fictitious or false.Police sources also observed that the existing mobile service policy in the North East needs re-look urgently for the sake of inter-
nal security of Garo Hills since the Northeastern states are grouped into two circles for mobile services. While Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Tripura and Mizoram are grouped as NE-I Circle, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh are grouped as Assam Circle. In NE-I Circle, if a prepaid SIM is activated in Nagaland or Manipur, it can be used in Meghalaya as local SIM. However, if the same SIM is used in Assam, roaming charges are applicable. This dubious policy has encouraged militants and criminal gangs operating in Garo Hills to obtain pre-activated SIM (illegal) from Nagaland and Manipur and use them as local SIMs, police added. (Agencies)
Imphal, Nov 16: The foundation stone for the construction of the Sports University in Manipur will be laid soon as the land transfer formalities are nearly complete, said Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region Jitendra Singh on Sunday.Singh said this while addressing a function organized to celebrate the Manipur's 'Ningol Chakkouba' festival, traditionally observed by hosting a special feast for 'married daughters' by their parental households.Manipur, known for producing some of the famous athletes like boxer Mary Kom, will soon get the exclusive sports university, first in the country.The Minister said Manipur, with a population of around 27 lakh, has a literacy rate of over 79 per cent
Jalpaiguri, Nov 16: A farmer allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself from the ceiling of a room at his residence in Galabari in this district, police said on Monday. Debaru Mohammed (43) committed suicide last night and his body was spotted by his family members this morning, police officials said. The family of Mohammed has lodged an FIR with the local police station alleging that he had to take the extreme step as some Trinamool Congress supporters had grabbed his agricultural land. An investigation into the incident has been launched, they said. (Agencies)
the Trinamul has decided to go all out against the SMC board's "failure." The party accused members of the mayor-in-council (MMIC) of the SMC of arriving late in the park, despite the information they were given of the incident. "Following the incident, we have taken steps to disinfect the water to protect other fishes. We are also concerned about the incident and want to unearth the truth. We suspect it could be a ploy to tarnish the image of the board. The SMC has already informed the police," said deputy mayor Ram Bhajan Mahato. The MMIC of parks and gardens and local councillor Kamal Agarwal said they had already removed the dead fish. "We visited the spot and removed the dead fish on the day of the incident. It is a case of poisoning. But the way the Trinamul has launched a negative cam-
paign against it for its vested political interests was not expected," Agarwal said. The SMC has, meanwhile, said it has started an internal probe, while it also plans to enhance security in the park. District Trinamul Congress president Ranjan Sarkar said the civic board is a "complete failure.""Just like it has failed to provide basic services to the people, it has also failed in maintaining parks. The SMC is yet to come up with any concrete step to protect the other fish and on the security of the park," Sarkar said. Trinamul sources, however, said the party is desperate to "grab any issue" that may come against the Left Front. "Following the change of guard in the party in the district, it does not want to leave any stone unturned against the Left. This has already been declared. Whatever the issue, the party will try to take full po-
litical mileage from it. Following two consecutive defeats in two Siliguri elections, it is important that the Trinamul highlights the issues to reach out to the people," the sources said. An MMIC said the ruling party was needlessly politicising the issue of the dead fish. "It is not that the fish are dying there. The incident was unfortunate and steps are being taken to prevent it. But it seems the Trinamul Congress is not getting other relevant issue to attack the board, and as such it chose to politicise the death of the fish," he said. The leader of the Opposition in the SMC, Nantu Paul, however, said it is not a case of politicisation or taking advantage of the situation. "But being a responsible political party, it is our duty to highlight the failure of the board for the interest of the people," he said. Paul demanded that the
which is higher than the average all-India literacy rate.But, in spite of this, its per capita income is lower than the average per capita income at all-India level.One of the reasons for
this, he said, is inadequate utilisation of the state's human and non-human resources, as a result of which, there is a mass exodus of youth to other parts of the country. The
vast woman potential also remains under-utilised in spite of the level of female emancipation and literacy being higher in comparison to other states of the country, he said.Singh said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his very first visit to the Northeast, had announced the setting up of a sports university. Singh said Manipur is known to fetch maximum number of medals in different categories during international events and therefore Prime Minister's visionary decision to establish an exclusive sports university in the state will not only help in grooming the sports talent of the state's youth but will also address the issue of unemployment to a great extent. (Agencies)
Centre to develop Doyang Lake in Nagaland, famous for Amur falcons, as an eco-tourism spot New Delhi, Nov 16: The Centre will develop the Doyang Lake in Nagaland - famous for the world's longest travelling raptors Amur falcons - as an eco-tourism spot.Amur falcons come to Doyang every year in millions. They come to roost here during their flight from Mongolia to South Africa, making this beautiful area in India's northeast a bird-watchers' paradise. The lake area had come to limelight when two of three falcons, tagged with sat-
TMC has given political colour to the pond fish death Siliguri, Nov 16: The Trinamul Congress has given political colour to the death of a large number of fish in a pond in a park owned by the Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC) here. Hundreds of fish were found floating in the pond in the Surya Sen Park in the morning of 12 November, while the incident has triggered a blame game. The Darjeeling district fisheries department has said the use of pesticides in the water led to the death of the fish of a number of species including Tilapia, American Rohu and Punti. Trinamul councillors in the SMC and party leaders staged a sit-in in front of the park today against what they called the negligence of the civic board. The Left Front-run civic board has, meanwhile, said that the issue is being unnecessarily politicised. It may be mentioned that the district party leadership of
ing under their control was fast turning out to be 'safezone' for terrorists of ULFA faction led by Paresh Barua, the NDFB led by I K Songbijit, and the Meitei armed groups like the People's Liberation Army of Manipur.The spokesman said that the NSCN (K) has resorted to terrorism by killing innocent civilians and security forces and engaged in other violent activities including the June four attack on an Army convoy in Chandel district of Manipur.This case is being probed by the NIA, which has announced a bounty of Rs 17 lakh for providing information about two top leaders of militant NSCN-K including its chief S S Khaplang who were allegedly behind the strike.The probe agency declared a
Foundation stone of Sports University to be laid soon: DONER minister
Illegal SIMs used in all GH kidnappings Shillong, Nov 16: Use of illegal SIMs has been the common feature in all the 87 cases of abductions reported in Garo Hills this year.Police sources from Garo Hills informed that during the recent visit of DGP Rajiv Mehta to Garo Hills, all the district police chiefs were asked to study the 87 abduction cases reported in Garo Hills in 2015 and find the crucial factors that helped militants and other armed criminal gangs in commuting these crimes.Police sources also revealed that out of the 87 cases reported, 62 kidnappings were committed by armed criminal gangs and seven by GNLA while the rest of the abductions were carried out by other armed groups such as ASAK, AMEF and
Dimapur, Nov 16: National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), a group which is allegedly responsible for killing of 18 army personnel in Manipur, has been declared a terrorist organization under the stringent antiterror law. In a gazette notification issued recently, the government declared NSCN-K, all its front organizations and formations as a terrorist organization under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, a Home Ministry spokesman said. The group, which had signed a peace agreement in March 2001, had withdrawn unilaterally from the ceasefire agreement in March this year after it was alleged that the area along Indo-Myanmar border be-
cash reward of Rs seven lakh for Khaplang while a Rs 10 lakh bounty was announced for Niki Sumi, selfstyled chief of the armed wing of NSCN-K, who is alleged to have led a group of rebels on June four. Khaplang is a resident of Myanmar while Sumi hails from Nagaland. There are reports that 75-year-old Khaplang was in a hospital and later shifted to Taga, a place which is at a junction of India-Myanmar-China border.Army trucks were attacked with 'Lathod guns' and grenades by suspected terrorists of NSCN (Khaplang), killing 18 soldiers and injuring 15 others in the Manipur attack.The militants had formed three groups to carry out the attack and explosive-laden cans were planted alongside the road to maximise the damage, the sources said.NSCN(K), which walked out of a ceasefire agreement with India in March this year, has been involved in a series of attacks in tandem with some other militant groups in the North-East under the banner of 'United Liberation Front of South East Asia'. (Agencies)
Farmer commits suicide in Bengal
SMC install CCTV cameras inside the park. "The fish worth several lakh rupees died due to the negligence of the civic board. Had the SMC been alert, such incident could have been avoided. We have doubts on whether the civic board has taken adequate steps to protect other fish and whether it is sincere in protecting the property of the park," he added. "The SMC failed to run the toy train in the park. The civic body could have earned Rs.4,000 Rs.5,000 daily through this," Paul said. Siliguri mayor Asok Bhattacharya said termed the incident "sabotage." "I suspect a faction of the Trinamul Congress is involved in the sabotage. We have demanded a high level inquiry with the police," Bhattacharya said. District Trinamul general secretary Jyotsna Agarwal said they will stage demonstrations against dengue and tax 'hike' at the SMC on Monday.(Agencies)
ellite device in 2013 to understand their migratory behaviour, had returned to the lake twice after taking rounds from Mongolia to South Africa via Nagaland.These two falcons - named Naga and Pangti - have once again returned to the lake in Nagaland this year. Amur falcons, weigh around 150 grams, have covered 5, 600 kms, flying non-stop in five days from Mongolia, to arrive in Nagaland.Union environment minister Prakash Javadekar, who visited the lake area after getting reports of the return of the two tagged Amur falcons, today announced that the Centre will soon develop the Doyang lake area as an ecotourism spot for bird-watchers across the world to have a wonderful and rare sight of the unique raptors."Today, the
world has recognized Pangti village in Nagaland as the world's Amur Falcon capital, as more than one million birds can be seen in just 30 minutes. It is a very rare and exciting sight", Javadekar said after announcing the decision to develop the area as an eco-tourism spot.He also declared that four or five other birds from other roosting in Nagaland will also be tagged, giving the name of the area to which the roosting relates. He said the Centre and state government would jointly take measures to promote infrastructure and ecotourism in the entire Amur falcon area.Addressing the gathering comprising local people, conservators and forest officials on the occasion, Javadekar said, "The conservation of Amur falcon is a great success
story for India, as it has happened with peoples' participation. People, who were earlier killing the bird (Amur falcons), are now working for its conservation, thanks to proper motivation, training and mindset changes effected by various wildlife conservation bodies, activists and the Church".He expressed the hope that with proper conservation methods, the birds will be attracted in larger numbers. "This is community conservation, which must be applauded", he said. According to environment ministry, Naga tribesmen until recently used to hunt thousands of Amur falcons for meat. But last year, after a vigorous campaign by wildlife activists, they pledged to protect the bird and since then, not a single bird has been hunted in the area. (Agencies)
Children hold candles as they pray during a vigil to show solidarity with the victims of the attacks in Paris, at a dance school in Agartala. Pic - UB Photos
NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL
DIBRUGARH, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17
'Firecrackers' spark panic as Parisians flee from memorial London, Nov. 16: Panic sparked among mourners holding a vigil at the iconic Place de la Republique in Paris as they fled after reportedly mistaking firecrackers for gunfire on Sunday night. The collective panic was a 'false alarm' that was sparked by the explosion of some firecrackers nearby which cause the mourners to flee from the spot. Some in the vicinity even dove for cover fearing gunfire and stayed low for
Sharad Yadav to BJP: Act against 'talkative' V.K. Singh
New Delhi, Nov.16: Janata Dal (United) president Sharad Yadav on Monday criticized Minister of State for External Affairs, General (Retired) V.K. Singh's statement on intolerance in India adding that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) should take necessary action against the latter for making such controversial statements. "The Government should take a note of his statement and take action against him. Every day, he makes some wrong statement and then take his words back. BJP should shut V.K. Singh's mouth," Yadav told here. Union Minister VK Singh on the sidelines of the Regional Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Los Angeles has told the reporters that the debate over intolerance in India is an "unnecessary" creation of very imaginative minds being paid with a lot of money. "This particular debate (on intolerance) is no debate. It is the unnecessary creation of very imaginative minds who are being paid with a lot of money," Singh said. Singh also alleged that debate over intolerance in India was politically motivated and purposefully generated before the Bihar assembly elections. (ANI)
several minutes. A French security official said someone had reached out to police in the square out of panic, and when officers arrived with weapons drawn, the crowd dispersed in fear, as per reports Meanwhile, panic broke out in a nearby Cambodian restaurant as well, which was one of the scenes of gunfire on Friday night. Parisians have been coming out in strong numbers to protest and show their solidarity to the vic-
Paris attack: France intensifies counter-terrorism raids, makes new arrests Paris, Nov.16: In their quest to round up the terrorists involved in the deadly terrorist attacks in Paris on November 13, the French police seized several weapons and made many arrests. A rocket launcher has been found in a raid conducted by Lyon police and more raids are being conducted in Toulouse, Grenoble, Jeumont and Bobigny. France's response on Monday gained pace with counter-terrorism raids arrests across the country and 'massive' airstrikes have been launched on ISIS targets in Syria, as the French Prime Minister, Manuel Valls, warned of potential further attacks. Tactical police units led raids in four locations in southern and northern France early on Monday, and have reportedly arrested at least nine people
and have seized weapons from homes. Earlier, the French Police launched a manhunt of a French national Salah Abdeslam , who is allegedly one of three brothers suspected in the Paris serial terror attacks in Friday that left 129 dead. The police have reportedly warned people not to approach Abdeslam who has been described
as 'dangerous'. According to reports, he was apparently spoken to by officers on Saturday morning when they pulled over a car carrying three people near the Belgian border. Police then checked Abdeslam's ID and subsequently let him go. Abdeslam has been identified as the renter of a car used in the attack
Sharif encouraging separatists by writing to Asiya Andrabi, says Congress New Delhi, Nov. 16: Congress leader Shakeel Ahmed on Monday alleged Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif of encouraging the Separatists in the valley following his letter to Asiya Andrabi appreciating her struggle in raising the Kashmir issue. "This is a very shameful step taken by the Pakistan Prime Minister. It has been decided in the Simla agreement that any issues between both countries would be resolved bilaterally. Encouraging Separatists of our nation by a foreign prime minister is not appropriate," Ahmed told here. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has written a letter to Separatist leader Asiya Andrabi appreciating her
struggle in raising the Kashmir issue and said that Pakistan will continue raising this issue on all 'international' platforms. Sharif said this while responding to a letter by Andrabi and asserted that Pakistan will continue its moral and political support to the people of Kashmir in their struggle for right to self-determina-
tion that has been acknowledged by the United Nations. He also accused India of going back on its promise to the international community that Kashmir would be given the right to choose its political future through the exercise of self determination and that this was a betrayal, the daily reports. (ANI)
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has written a letter to Separatist leader Asiya Andrabi appreciating her struggle in raising the Kashmir issue and said that Pakistan will continue raising this issue on all 'international' platforms.
'Superpower' US waging war on Islamic nations to control oil wells: Azam Khan Lucknow, Nov. 16: Continuing his tirade against 'superpower' nations, Uttar Pradesh minister Azam Khan on Monday said that the US government was waging a war against Islamic nations to keep its control on the oil wells and for their own 'nefarious' purposes."The world knows that America has its grip on the oil wells. Be it Afghanistan, Syria or Libya, they have waged a war on these nations just to maintain their control on the oil resources. The agenda behind the attack by the US has always been oil," Khan told exclusively. He alleged that glamorous cities like New York and Paris are shining bright only because of their hand in the capture of oil wells across Muslim nations and said that in the process of obtaining their goals, cities and innocents have been destroyed. "The world needs to see from where terrorism is originating. Superpower nations are committing atrocities for their own benefit. Armies should fight against armies.
tims of the horrific 13/11 attacks. Despite the governments order for people to 'stay inside' as much as possible, mourners have been gathering without fear in large number, chanting slogans, raising banners near iconic structures across France. The world as well has come together in sending their support to Paris and has unitedly condemned the carnage that took place on Friday the 13th. (ANI)
You can't carry out an attack on civilians and hospitals. That is not humanity," Khan said. Making an ominous prediction, he added that the current situation was warming up to a 'World War' between the superpowers in order to maintain control on resources in Islamic nations, while asserting that America could go to any lengths to ensure the oil wells remained under its grip. "People need to know why the superpower nations are taking the world to war for their own benefits.
Muslims are being attacked and insulted and everyone condemns us, but not the superpowers who have massacred millions," Khan said. Talking about his 'reaction on action' statement that he allegedly gave regarding the deadly 13/11 Paris attacks, the minister denied making such a remark saying that the 'media channel' which quoted him saying as such was grossly mistaken. "I never said such a thing and this statement has been concocted by the media. I have always been against terrorism of any kind. Action should be taken on the channel that is saying that I said such a thing. They channel should be held responsible as they made it up to add spice to their story," Khan said. He added that he was not concerned by the wave of anger against him for his al-
leged statement and said that he was being targeted and condemned because he was a Muslim. "I am against terrorism and have been its victim since 1947. I have strongly condemned the horrific attack in Paris and have always spoken out against any terrorist attack carried in India," Khan said. Earlier, The U.P minister came under fire from national politicos for his alleged statement that the Paris attack had been a 'reaction for their actions' on Islamic nations. "Azam Khan's statement on Paris is highly condemnable and shames India. He is a responsible leader and should refrain from making such a comment," BJP leader Siddharth Nath Singh said demanding an apology from Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav. (ANI)
US government was waging a war against Islamic nations to keep its control on the oil wells and for their own 'nefarious' purposes.
when he and two others were stopped by police near the Belgian border. The discovery of a suspected abandoned getaway car in Montreuil, east of Paris on Saturday, fuelled suspicion that at least one suspect had escaped, as per reports. The only dead attacker to be named so far is a 29year-old Frenchman, Ismail Omar Mostefai. French investigators are pursuing an international trail that stretches across Europe - and one concern for security services in other countries is how far Islamic State has already put in place the ability to replicate the Paris attacks. There are unconfirmed reports that a similar style attack might have been planned in Turkey for the same time but was foiled. (ANI)
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Paris attacks: Death toll mounts to 132 as three succumb to injuries
London, Nov. 16: The death toll in the 13/11 Paris attacks rose to 132 as three patients who had been critically injured succumbed to their wounds. The deaths bring the total to 132, with 349 injured, 96 critically. The deaths came as French President Francois Hollande sought a threemonth extension for the state of emergency imposed in the wake of Friday's at-
tacks, as per reports. The police in France have launched a manhunt of a French national Salah Abdeslam , who is allegedly one of three brothers suspected in the Paris serial terror attacks in Friday that left 129 dead. The police have reportedly warned people not to approach Abdeslam, who has been described as 'dangerous'. (ANI)
BJP says party will win Uttar Pradesh polls in 2017 Agra, Nov. 16: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Shahnawaz Hussain on Sunday said that even after party's loss in the Bihar polls, the election results are a lesson for the future of the party and they will win in Uttar Pradesh. "BJP will fight against it strongly and we will win in UP," Hussain said to the media here. Lashing out at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, Hussain said it has failed to maintain law and order and wants to do divide the people and do politics "In Uttar Pradesh (UP) there is no rule of the government, Akhilesh Yadav has failed to maintain law and order in UP. Whatever incidents takes place in UP.it is the failure of Mulayam Singh's governance. Anything that happens in their state, they blame BJP for it. The amount of communal tension created by Akhilesh Yadav's ministers is very unfortunate. They want to divide the people and do politics over it," he added. (ANI)
Govt. declares NSCN (K) as terrorist organization New Delhi, Nov. 16: The Government on Monday declared the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang) (NSCNK), all its formations and front organizations as a terrorist organization under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. A Gazette notification issued on November 6, 2015 mentions that the NSCN (K), a militant outfit, came into existence in 1988 and is active along the IndoMyanmar border. NSCN (K) has resorted to terrorism by killing innocent civilians
and security forces and engaged in other violent activities including the June 4,
2015 attack on the Army convoy in Chandel district of Manipur. (ANI)
Research and development key to fulfill global aspiration for clean energy: PM Modi
Antalya, Nov. 16: Emphasizing on the need to develop affordable renewable energy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged the G-20 nations to increase the research and development activities to fulfil the global aspiration for clean energy. Prime Minister Modi, who was speaking at the G20 Working Lunch on development and
climate change, also proposed a seven-point agenda on climate change. "We should also ensure that finance and technology is available to meet the universal global aspiration for clean energy. G-20 can play an effective role in supporting the multilateral goals of increasing research and development to develop affordable renewable energy,"
he added. Highlighting India's plan of action on climate change, Prime Minister Modi said there is a need to shift from 'carbon credit' to 'green credit'. "We must not only reduce fossil fuel use, but also moderate our lifestyle," he said. "This includes additional capacity of 175 GW of renewable energy by 2022; cut in subsidies on fossil fuel and tax on coal and National Clean Energy Fund of three billion U.S dollar to promote clean technologies," he added. Prime Minister Modi said that India does not see development and climate change as competing objectives. "This is centered on the belief in the unity of humanity and nature. We have ambitious plans for addressing the challenges of climate change," he said. Prime Minister Modi further said India looks forward to a concrete outcome in Paris
within the framework of the UN Convention on Climate Change. "The framework has an appropriate balance of collective action: Equity and Common but differentiated responsibility and respective capabilities," he added. Prime Minister Modi also outlined that the G20 countries should increase the share of traffic on public transportation in cities by 30 percent by 2030. "Development in harmony with nature is the goal of my proposal to launch, along with the French President Hollande, an alliance of solar-rich countries at the time of COP-21 meeting," he added. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan earlier welcomed leaders of the world's 20 top economies, including Prime Minister Modi, to the G-20 Summit being held at the Regnum Carya Hotel Convention Center here. (ANI)
CPI to Akhilesh: Avoid 'Gathbandhan' talk, nail rapists New Delhi, Nov. 16: Condemning reports of multiple gang-rapes taking place in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur District, Communist Party of India (CPI) leader Annie Raja on Monday said that the Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party (SP) must stop supporting antiwomen elements. "In Uttar Pradesh, it is happening repeatedly, and now, they are all busy in "Gathbandhan" making. They (SP) have proved time and again that they are incapable of ruling that state. In a way, the Samajwadi Party is encouraging anti-women forces there and this is the result,"
Raja told. "This is the repetition of what has been happening in Uttar Pradesh and other parts of this country. Even in Delhi, the government is thinking of making anti-rape laws more stringent," she added. "How much political will and social commitment you have
to see that the existing law is implemented in letter and spirit. Nobody is talking about that. Everyone is talking about strengthening, which is good," she said. Raja further condemned the state government's attitude on the issue of rape and demanded strong action be taken against the culprits. "So far no action has been taken for these two incidences. There is no arrest so far. The government should immediately take note of it and see that the police force do their work on time and ensure justice to the victims," she added. Two new cases of gang-
rapes have been reported in Kanpur. In the first case, a class eight girl was allegedly gang-raped by four men in a moving car. The police have registered the case against the four accused and the victim has been sent to hospital for a medical check-up. In another case, a 16-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped in Patara village in the Kanpur Nagar District of the state by two men. A case has been registered with the Ghatampur police station on the basis of a statement given by the victim. Police, however, are yet to nab the two accused. (ANI)
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Senior Beijing, Shanghai officials sacked after graft probe Beijing, Nov 16:A deputy Communist Party boss in Beijing and the vice mayor of Shanghai in charge of its experimental free trade zone have been sacked following corruption probes. Xinhua released the news, without giving further details, in two separate, brief reports on one of its official microblogs. Officials are always removed from office following the beginning of graft probes.Both the Beijing official, Lu Xiwen, and the Shanghai official, Ai Baojun, were accused by the ruling Com-
munist Party last week of suspected "serious breaches of discipline", the usual euphemism for corruption. The government has given no other details and it has not been possible to reach either for comment.President Xi Jinping has embarked on a massive campaign to root out deeply ingrained corruption since assuming office three years ago, warning, like others before, that the problem is so bad it could affect the party's grip on power. (Agencies)
Over 37,000 affected by flash floods
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India, Bangladesh sign SOP to operationalise coastal shipping pact Dhaka, Nov 16: India and Bangladesh signed the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) in New Delhi today, to operationalise the "Agreement on Coastal Shipping" signed between the two countries in June, 2015.The SOP will pave the way to promote coastal shipping between India and Bangladesh and would enhance bilateral trade between the two countries by bringing down the cost of transportation of EXIM cargo.The SOP contains provisions which stipulate that India and Bangladesh shall render same treatment to the other country's vessels as it would have done to its national vessels used in international sea transportation. The two sides
ADVANTAGES OF THE AGREEMENT ØThe opening of coastal
shipping between India and Bangladesh would enable the movement of cargo to the North East through coastal shipping upto Chittagong and thereafter by road/inland waterways.
ØThe deep draft ports on the eastern coast of India can be 'hub ports' for the onward transportation of cargo to Bangladesh via the coastal mode through RSV category of vessels. have also agreed upon the use of vessels of River Sea Vessel (RSV) category for Indo-Bangladesh coastal
Ø The Indian ports will Ø The Indian ports serving attract enhanced cargo and also the overall transportation cost to Bangladesh will get reduced.
as trans- shipment ports for Bangladesh cargo will derive benefits by way of enhanced throughput as a result of IndoBangladesh coastal trade.
shipping. Speaking on the occasion Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road, Transport, Highways and Shipping
said that once it is operational, the Coastal Shipping Agreement will enable a huge saving in logistic costs
of EXIM transport between the two countries.The SOP has been framed as per the terms and conditions of the Agreement on Coastal Shipping and both India and Bangladesh have agreed to its provisions. The present connectivity through sea route with Bangladesh is through ports of Colombo and Singapore. The long sea route adds significantly to the transportation costs of EXIM trade.There is no significant cargo movement between sea ports of Bangladesh and India as it is not profitable for the big vessels to operate between these sea ports. Under such circumstances there is a need for smaller ships to provide direct connectivity of eastern sea ports
Aung San Suu Kyi mobbed on parliament visit
Colombo, Nov 16 : Incessant rains have resulted in flash floods in many parts of Sri Lanka specially in the northern province affecting over 37,000 people, the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society said. People living in Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullativu, Trincomalee, Puttalam, Matale and Mannar districts are the worst affected.From the onset the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) has been providing relief support to affected families through our branch network in the above mentioned districts.In Kilinochchi the SLRCS branch has provided nonfood relief items. There are over 1,500 families housed in temporary camps within the district limits Branch volunteers also supported in evacuating the affected during the early part of the disaster. Branch Disaster Response Teams were also mobilized across the district where they aided to clear roads that were blocked by fallen trees in the Uruthirapuram village in Kilinochchi. The branch also distributed 80 bed sheets to the elders from
Poonagar village currently reside in Thirumurugandy camp, in Kilinochchi. Baby and adult hygiene kits were also distributed.Meanwhile in Mullativu, 575 families were affected from flash floods and have been moved to temporary camps. The SLRCS branch in Mullativu took steps to provide non-food relief items to the people affected by floods.In Trincomalee, over 1,500 families living in three divisional secretariats are affected by flash floods.Currently Government authorities have established three temporary camps to which our volunteers are providing relief support. SLRCS first aid teams have also been established within the camps to provide the necessary health care support.In other districts (Puttalam, Jaffna, Matale and Mannar) SLRCS branches have deployed branch disaster response teams to assess the condition and to ascertain accurate information as to how many people are being affected due to the floods. (Agencies)
Yangon, Nov 16: Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi returned to parliament today along with dozens of rivals beaten in her pro-democracy party's landslide election victory as the legislature begins overseeing the country's delicate transition. Aung San Suu Kyi was mobbed by dozens of journalists as she arrived at the parliament on Monday, but declined to make any comment as she takes a low profile approach to victory. Suu Kyi is constitutionally barred from top political office but has vowed to rule "above" the next president, who she will select following the formidable win of her National League for Democracy (NLD) party in the polls on 8 November.The NLD bulldozed the current army-backed ruling party in polls set to dramatically reshape the country's political landscape.But it will be the lawmakers from the military proxy Union Solidarity and Development party
(USDP) who will continue to dominate parliament as the pre-election legislature returns for a final session that will last until at least the end of January. Aung San Suu Kyi is banned from becoming president by the junta-era constitution because she married and had children with a foreigner.The Nobel laure-
ate has nevertheless pledged to rule an NLD government via her president, without revealing a candidate or setting out how the arrangement would work. She has the power to select a president because of her party's parliamentary majority, with the candidate chosen in a vote of the new NLD-dominated
legislature in February. Observers predict a fevered period of political horse-trading, centered on the uncertainty about the presidency as the country creeps out of the shadow of the military. On Sunday Thein Sein, whose quasi-civilian government has opened the nation to the world since taking power in
SC upholds HC order for increasing FFs' retirement age Dhaka, Nov 16:The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has upheld a High Court verdict that ordered to place a proposal to the cabinet of increasing retirement age of freedom fighters from 57 to 65 in government job.A four-member bench, led by Chief Justice SK Sinha, passed the order on Monday,
dismissing a leave-to-appeal filed by the state.Following the verdict, there is no legal barrier to place the proposal to the cabinet.On January 14 in 2015, the High Court passed the order to extend the retirement age of freedom fighters to 65 from 57. In 2006, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina proposed to increase the re-
tirement age of freedom fighters in government job from 57 to 65.The PM also directed the concerned authorities to place the proposal to the cabinet. Later, the direction was not implemented.In 2013, a freedom fighter filed a writ petition with the High Court regarding the PM's
proposal.Following the writ, the HC ordered to extend the retirement age of freedom fighters to 65 from 57. Later, the government filed appeal petition with the Appellate Division of the apex court, challenging the HC verdict.On April 16, Chamber Judge filed a leave-to-appeal against the HC verdict. (Agencies)
2011, said the elections were the result of his sweeping reforms and sought to reassure Myanmar's nervous populace that the handover of power would be smooth. Myanmar's complex political system is the brainchild of the former junta, which has incrementally loosened its grip in recent years with stark changes, including releasing political prisoners and welcoming foreign investment. The army, which retains a quarter of parliamentary seats and other political and economic privileges, has also pledged to support the transition. Aung San Suu Kyi has criticized the long handover process, calling the constitutional rules behind it "very silly"."This is quite incredible; nowhere else in the world is there such a gap between the end of the elections and the forming of the new administration and certainly it is something about which we should all be concerned," she said ahead of the elections. (Agencies)
of India with Chittagong and other ports in Bangladesh. This, besides improving the connectivity will also provide competitive freight rates.The two countries will also hold Shipping Secretary level talks on Nov 16, 2015 which will cover the issues relating to MoU on passenger and cruise vessel movement, discussion on the protocol to operationalise the MoU on use of Mongla and Chittagong ports, payment of transit fees and bank guarantee, dredging of rivers in the protocol route using Regional IDA (International Development Assistance) of World Bank Assistance, discussion on various upcoming port projects in Bangladesh. (Agencies)
Protesters destroy 500 litres fuel Kathmandu, Nov 16: The cadres of the United Democratic Madhesi Front today seized 500 litres of petrol at Gaushala in the district and destroyed it, saying the fuel was smuggled in from India. The UDMF has launched a protest movement in the TeraiMadhes for over three months now against the federal state delineation in the new constitution and some provisions therein. The cadres of the Front seized the petrol which was being brought in jerrycans on bicycle and a motorcycle. The fuel seized and destroyed by the UDMF protesters includes 400 litres diesel and 100 litres petrol. (Agencies)
Afghan Peace Process, India on Agenda as Pak Army Chief Arrives in US
Wigneswaran warns Government over Tamil support Colombo, Nov 16: The government risks losing the goodwill of Tamil minorities after the death of an inmate who was among over 200 Tamil political prisoners observing hunger strike demanding their immediate release, Northern Province Chief Minister CV Wigneswaran warned.Tamil prisoners who are in a continuous hunger strike would not stop their action as the government had failed to fulfil a pledge to release them, Wigneswaran said in a letter to President Maithripala Sirisena. The death of one of the prisoners on hunger strike would make the Tamils lose faith on the government, he said.Some 32 of them were
strikes in prisons all over the country last month, Sirisena had pledged to solve the issue by November 7.They wanted an amnesty for all Tamil prisoners held for suspected LTTE activities over a long period of time without charges being framed against them.Over 200 Tamil prisoners went on a fiveday strike last month which they suspended following assurance from Sirisena who promised to expedite the processing of their cases. They later continued their hunger strike alleging government had failed to fulfil its pledge.However, later the government said it has decided not to grant a common amnesty to the Tamil prisoners but will ex-
granted bail this week but the bail conditions imposed on their release have caused disappointment among them.Two of the released prisoners today addressed media in Jaffna and blamed the main Tamil party Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leadership of not helping their cause."Mr Sampanthan (TNA leader) said he trusted the President 100 per cent and assured that all of us will be released by 7 September. He is not even in the country now," said S Sulakshan, who had been in detention since 2012.He said tough bail conditions have been set, it would be difficult for the rest of the detained to gain bail.Following hunger
pedite bail procedures for a section of the Tamil prisoners who are charged with minor offences.According to Tamil political leaders, at least 300 Tamil political prisoners have been arrested under the Prevention of Terrorism Act are in jails across the island.However, Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapaksha on several occasions has said that there are no political prisoners held in any of Sri Lanka's prisons and some of the LTTE suspects held in the prisons currently are already serving sentences and others are awaiting court action.He said that all these suspects have charges against them relating to bombings and killings. (Agencies)
Nawaz Sharif lauds Andrabi, says her 'Kashmir struggle' is appreciated
Lahore, Nov. 16 : Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has written a let-
ter to Separatist leader Asiya Andrabi appreciating her struggle in raising the Kashmir issue and said that Pakistan will continue raising this issue on all 'int e r n a t i o n a l ' levels.According to Daily Pakistan, Sharif said this while responding to a letter by Andrabi and asserted that Pakistan will continue its moral and political sup-
port to the people of Kashmir in their struggle for right to selfdetermination that has been acknowledged by the United Nations. "Received your letter and I respect your feeling and appreciate you being a well wisher for the people of Pakistan. The issue of Kashmir is an international one and has been pending since 1947. Pakistan knows
its responsibility about Kashmir issue and will continue to raise this issue on all international levels," Sharif said in his letter addressed to the Separatist leader.He also accused India of going back on its promise to the international community that Kashmir would be given the right to choose its political future through the exercise of self deter-
mination and that this was a betrayal, the daily reports.Sharif appreciated the 'sacrifices' made by Andrabi saying that the people of Kashmir were carrying out an 'exemplary' struggle under her leadership."No matter what India says, the resolution of Kashmir can be only achieved through a free and fair right to self determination," Sharif wrote.The
Prime Minister had earlier called for a third party intervention into the Kashmir issue since Pakistan had not received adequate response from India.India, however, has rejected any third party intervention to the Kashmir issue and has maintained that all outstanding matters in the Indo-Pak ties should be resolved bilaterally. (ANI)
Washington, Nov 16: Pakistan's army chief General Raheel Sharif has arrived in the US for a five-day visit during which he will hold talks with top defence officials on key issues with special focus on the Afghanistan peace process and Indo-Pak ties.Gen Sharif arrives at a critical time when the entire focus of the Obama Administration is on tackling the dreaded Islamic State (ISIS) terror group in the aftermath of the horrific Paris terror attacks that claimed over 130 lives. Significantly, Gen Sharif is visiting the US on his own as there was no official invitation either from his American counterpart or the Pentagon."The visit is very significant as it is taking place at a time when important changes are taking place in our region and situation is changing," Pakistan's Inter-Services Public Relations Director Lieutenant General Asim Bajwa said. Mr Bajwa said the Pakistan army chief's talks with top American
defence officials was expected to include bilateral military-to-military relations and issues of regional security and stability.Gen Sharif, during his visit, would meet Vice President Joe Biden.Other meetings that he would have during his stay in Washington include with Secretary of State John Kerry, Defence Secretary Ashton Carter, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen Joseph Dunford, Army Chief of Staff Gen Mark Milley and Director CIA John Brennan besides influential US lawmakers. While Afghanistan is expected to be one of the major issues of discussion along with the supply of latest arms and military hardware to Pakistan, India too is expected to figure in the talks, he said. Mr Bajwa said that there have been issues on the eastern border with India and until these issues were settled, it will remain a major issue in the context of regional peace and security. (Agencies)
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Khonsa Sub-Jail: Well Equipped, Landmark Building - Denhang Bosai
India's Food Industry to grow 11% to Rs 4 lakh crore by 2018: Report India is the world's second largest producer of food next to China but accounts for less than 1.5% of International food trade. The Indian food sector is poised for a rapid growth and has potential to become reliable outsourcing partner in the food industry given its strength in primary food sector. The Indian food brands are now rapidly with increase finding prime shelf space in the retail chains across US, Europe and Gcc countries (Gulf Cooperation Council, political and economic alliance of six Middle Eastern countries - Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman). Prominent among the areas waiting to be tapped are canning, packaging, refrigeration for dairy, poultry, fisheries, meat, ready to eat products, cereals and grains, soft drinks consumer product groups like confectionery, chocolates, coco products, soya-based products, mineral water, high protein foods and nutraceuticals, apart from health food and health food supplements, a rapidly rising segment of the food processing industry. Country's food industry is expected to grow 11% annually to reach $65.4 billion (about Rs 4 lakh crore) by 2018, according to a research report. The industry is presently valued at $39.71 billion (Rs 2,476.8 billion), the joint report by IIM-Calcutta and Academic Foundation . As per the report Food and grocery constitute a substantial part of India's consumption accounting for around 31% of the consumption basket. In contrast, consumers in other countries spend a much lower proportion of their income on food and grocery. While US spends 9%, Brazil and China spend 17% and 25% respectively on food and grocery, the report said. Food is also the largest segment in India's retail sector, which was valued at $490 billion in 2013, it added. India's retail market is expected to grow to $865 billion (Rs 57.26 lakh crore) by 2023, which is presently valued at $490 billion (Rs 32.43 lakh crore)," the report stated. The share of modern retail is expected to rise to 24% of the total retail market from 8% currently, it added. The report also suggests that India may have benefited from the presence of foreign businesses in the food supply chain. Several foreign companies have invested in manufacturing in India, leading to employment creation, the report observed. There are also some additional benefits from the presence of international businesses, such as implementation of waste management, environment-friendly technologies, product innovation and exports from India.
G20: Modi Says India to Grow at 8 %, Seeks United Anti-Terror Stand Prime Minister Narendra Modi has projected an 8 percent growth rate for India next year and pushed for a grand alliance of solar-rich nations, even as he sought a united stand of humanity against terrorism in the wake of the terror attacks in Paris. In his intervention at the G20 working session in the Mediterranean city in Turkey on "Inclusive Growth: Global Economy, Growth Strategies, Employment and Investment Strategies", Modi said India was likely to grow at 7.5 percent this year and achieve a growth rate of 8 percent-plus next year. According to him India has reduced inflation and current account and fiscal deficits and its programmes of inclusive development, financial inclusion, universal access to basic needs, Make in India, Skill India, Digital India, Industrial Corridors and Smart Cities would boost growth and employment in the country. Whereas multilateral development banks should enlarge their capital base to support infrastructure needs of the developing countries and noted that new institutions such as the New Development Bank - referring to the BRICS bank - were welcome additional sources of financing. Earlier, in his lead intervention at the working lunch of the G20 working lunch, he said the group should ensure finances and technology worth $100 billion be made available for countries to pursue clean energy during their development, and pushed for its proposal for a grand alliance of solar-rich nations to make this key source of green power an integral part of people's lives. The prime minister, who arrived on Saturday from London, said India itself has agreed to do its bit for a clean-green world. This, by committing an additional capacity of 175 GW of renewable energy by 2022, cutting subsidies on fossil fuels, taxing the use of coal, and setting up a National Clean Energy Fund of $3 billion to promote clean technologies. And that BRICS has proved its relevance and value through its actions, when earlier its logic was being questioned. In another significant development, India and Australia completed all procedures of the civil nuclear agreement that was signed in New Delhi last year during then Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott's visit. Another milestone achievement as 2 prime ministers announce complet'n of procedures for #IndiaAustralia Civil Nuclear Agreement. With the completion of procedures, including administrative arrangements, the #IndiaAustralia Civil Nuclear Agreement will enter into force
Standing dominatingly on a hill slope amidst serene and opulent Nature the stately Sub-Jail at Khonsa is one of the landmark buildings in the insurgency-hit Tirap district. The Sub-Jail which started functioning five years ago is equipped with all the modern amenities to cater to the needs of both the Jail inmates and the officials manning it. True to the spirit of 'treating the inmates with compassion' the Jail is functioning properly and the inmates treated with love and compassion. Many people have the wrong notion that a jail is only for punishment. But actually it is a place for reformation wherein the inmates are encouraged to become worthy citizens. The Sub-Jail at Khonsa is strictly adhering to the Sub-Jail manuals. The inmates are provided with carom board, TV, newspapers and
other source of entertainments. Little wonder then, the inmates are feeling at home away from their homes. The health of the inmates is monitored by the qualified Doctors on daily basis. The district administration and the district Police are focusing on construction of drains and provision of all the required infrastructures so that the inmates and the security personnel stationed in the Sub-Jail do not suffer for want of basic needs. The emphasis is also on the fact that the UTPC food quality served in the jail should be intimated to the DC on daily basis. The DC told that the use of PDS ration for the inmates must stop forthwith and the picture of the food prepared should be shared with the DC every day on WhatsApp to ensure that the right menu and quality of the food were maintained. The Deputy Commissioner Ravi Jha Superintendent of Police Jasmeet Singh and Civil
Judge Damge Niri have initiated steps to replace the chronic septic tank inside the boundary wall of the jail and a new one has been constructed in the month of October in collaboration with PHED. Though no special fund for the purpose was provided but the said work had been completed. A generator has been provided along with 12 feet high central pole light around the jail. The staircase used by some UTPs to escape in the past has been dismantled. Under the trial review committee (UTRC) a meeting was held recently in which the committee had a threadbare discussion on the problems and scopes of the jail and the DC and other UTRC members visited the Sub-Jail to get a first hand information of the ground realities facing the jail. During the visit to the Sub-Jail, the UTRC members collected the exact number of inmates inside the jail and made identification of the in-
mates undergoing trials in various cases under different IPC sections. The records so collected were duly forwarded to the appropriate authority. It was also decided in the meeting to monitor the functioning of the Sub-Jail efficiently. The Deputy Commissioner asked the members of the UTRC not to leave any levity or lapses whatsoever while supervising the activities pertaining to the inmates of the Sub-Jail. The members of the UTRC will meet on a regular basis to keep themselves up-
dated on the functioning of the Jail. The minister for Food and Civil Supplies, DoTCL and Mining Tirong Aboh also visited the Sub-Jail in the month of December, 2014 when he was an MLA and assured all his help for the welfare of the inmates and the Police personnel. He distributed fruits and snacks to the inmates. So, it may be well concluded that the Sub-Jail located at Khonsa is well-maintained, well-monitored and well-secured. However, shortage of fund to
improve the jail further is a bottleneck for the district administration and the district Police. When contacted the Deputy Commissioner said that no stone would be left unturned to make the Sub-Jail comfortable both for the inmates and the jail officials. In fact, the Deputy Commissioner has initiated a number of innovative and path-breaking steps to improve the functioning of the Sub-Jail. (The writer is DIPRO, Tirap and can be reached at denhangbosai@yahoo.co.in)
Is It Time to Put Away the BRICS? Goldman Sachs, where the term originated, folded its BRIC fund into a general emerging market fund recently.
Catherine Putz When then-chairman of Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Jim O'Neill, coined the term BRIC in 2001 to refer to the emerging economies of Brazil, Russia, India and China it made sense. The four countries looked poised to continue growing while growth among the G7 slowed. Fourteen years later the idea of the BRICs has expanded beyond the original acronym-to include South Africa in 2010-and conception-moving from a way to mentally and rhetorically link the most prominent emerging economies to an actual association which in 2014 launched its own development bank. But as far as Goldman Sachs is concerned, financial realities have moved beyond the BRICs. As Bloomberg reported this week, the prominent investment firm has decided to fold its BRIC fund into a general emerging market fund. In a September 17 filing with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that explains the decision
and informs investors of the details Goldman Sachs says that in August its board "approved a reorganization" which would fold the BRICs fund into a broader emerging markets fund. The filing notes that although the "surviving fund" (in this case, the emerging markets fund) would invest in some similar or identical markets to the the BRICs fund, "including Brazil, Russia, India and China, the Surviving Fund is expected to invest in a more diversified universe of foreign and emerging markets." Jorge Mariscal, the chief investment officer of emerging markets at UBS Wealth Management told Bloombergthat the "promise of BRIC's rapid and sustainable growth has been challenged very much for the last five years or so." One of those challenges came from Ruchir Sharma, the head of emerging markets for Morgan Stanley Investment Management. In a 2012 article for Foreign Affairs-and also a 2012 book Rana Foroohar pointed to in TimeSharma seems prescient: As with previous
straight-line projections of economic trends, however - such as forecasts in the 1980s that Japan would soon be number one economically - later returns are throwing cold water on the extravagant predictions. With the world economy heading for its worst year since 2009, Chinese growth is slowing sharply, from double digits down to seven percent or even less. And the rest of the BRICS are tumbling, too: since 2008, Brazil's annual growth has dropped from 4.5 percent to two percent; Russia's, from seven percent to 3.5 percent; and India's, from nine percent to six percent. None of this should be surprising, because it is hard to sustain rapid
growth for more than a decade. For Goldman Sachs, the BRICs fund had been losing money for some time-"88 percent of its assets since a 2010 peak," according to Bloomberg. While the countries involved continue to make up a significant portion of the global population and economy, their growth is not as bombastic as it once was and differences among them remain. The BRICs took on a life of their own-moving from an acronym to an actual grouping with annual summits starting in 2009. They are bound together by values important to many emerging economies that ostensibly stand in contrast to the "West." In 2013, Russian President
Vladimir Putin summarized it like this: BRICS is a key element of the emerging multipolar world. The Group of Five has repeatedly affirmed its commitment to the fundamental principles of the international law and contributed to strengthening the United Nations central role. Our countries do not accept power politics or violation of other c o u n t r i e s ' sovereignty‌BRICS members advocate the creation of a more balanced and just system of global economic relations. Smiling, hand-holding summit photos aside, Brazil, Russia, India and China have different economies built on different fiscal and political realities. The grouping's dynamic growth was very much driven by China in the past decade, its slowing pace has rippled throughout the entire system. Russia is firmly in recession, dragged down by sanctions and depressed oil prices. Brazil, too, is in recession. India is doing the best of the bunch, with growth forecasted by the OECD to be at 7.25 percent, but faces its own economic chal-
lenges. In 2001, O'Neill wrote "Whether you look at the future either in current US$ or PPP terms, relative positions of key countries in the world economy are changing." At the time, Brazil, Russia, India and China were on the rise, rapidly. But times, as they were in 2001, are again changing. Daniel Drezner, in his commentary on the news, writes that while the BRICs concept might have been "overhyped" for nearly 15 years, he's not in a rush to dismiss it entirely: The New Development Bank is a tangible accomplishment. And the BRICS does share a genuine resentment about under-representation in traditional global governance structures. That resentment can animate the group's purpose for a while. But if the BRICS has lost Goldman Sachs and the D.C. think-tank community [note: in October CSIS released a report asking Do the BRICS Still Matter?], then I think it's safe to say that its Golden Age has ended. Rest in peace, fuzzy geoeconomic concept!
Woeful plight of Pedestrians
Sir, People of Dibrugarh have a tough time while moving in the lanes well within the New-Market, the
main market of Dibrugarh. We fail to understand, why Dibrugarh traffic police at all allows the entry of the four - wheelers and the two - wheelers in the lanes of the market. Policemen, too, visiting the market at the peak - hours must have tasted the harrowing experience. What is of grave concern is, most of the footpaths are occupied by the business establishment in a way that prompts the Pedestrians to walk along the edge of the roads. The interesting point to note is, when there happens to be checking either from the police or from the municipality, the businessman gets prior information from some unknown source and accordingly they clear the foot-path. But after the checking is over, they occupy the foot-path yet again much to the inconvenience of the pedestrians. On the roads, there is hardly any space to move comfortably as there is possibility of the pedestrian getting knocked down by either a two-wheeler or a four-wheeler. One has to walk very cautiously. The worst affected road is cole-road, where people have to wait for quite some time till jam is cleared. No traffic-police is seen nearby, who can come forward to help the stranded people. This is a day-to-day phenomenon. What is the worth of a Police force who cannot be seen anywhere, when their presence is
needed most? We appeal, through your popular daily, to the superintendent of police, Dibrugarh not to allow two-wheeler or four-wheeler in the lanes of the market in the peak-hour.
Yours etc Ashok Bordoloi Dibrugarh
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Tabu Agarwal In a latest attack, the Shiv Sena, a Hindu extremist party currently engaged in a ruling coalition with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Maharashtra, has decided to stop Pakistani actors, Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan from entering 'Maharashtrian land'. The threat against these actors is the latest incident that adds to Shiv Sena's spree of attacks against Pakistanis working in India. Last month, the party forced organisers to cancel the Mumbai concert of renowned Pakistani ghazal singer Ghulam Ali. The entire incident led to a wide public uproar over the cancellation and Shiv Sena's statement saying that, "We can't have cultural ties with Pakistan when they kill our soldiers."
Under their ambit of semi-fascism, the Shiv Sena has not only attacked Bollywood, but also managed to continue their string of protests on almost anyone coming from Pakistan- be it singers, cricketers, or former ministers. For instance, the Shiv Sena workers recently stormed into the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) office to protest against the meeting with the Pakistan Cricket board to discuss the India-Pakistan bilateral series slated for December. They further said that they will not allow any cricket ties with Pakistan to flourish. The Shiv Sena and the RSS share a common allegiance to the communal concept of cultural nationalism and shares their aim of making India a "Hindu Rashtra". So much so that the current Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray even ex-
pressed concern over the growing Muslim population in the country saying it can affect the nation's unity. Additionally, he also advised Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ask Muslims of the country to respect the law and adopt measures of family planning. The party's brand building is solely riding on their power of disruption and systematic targeting of different sections of minorities in a cynical manner to gather its mass support. Such minority targets have often included Muslims, nonMaharashtrians, and Dalits. The caste politics and subsequent vandalism practised by the Shiv Sena go down as one of the sad periods in the history of Maharashtra. In 2003, much to the nation's embarrassment, it damaged the cricket pitch at the Agra Sports
stadium, which was supposed to host a match between Pakistan and India. A similar incident was witnessed over a decade earlier in Wankhede stadium. Ever since its inception in 1966 by political cartoonist Bal Thackeray, Shiv Sena has managed to garner support from big businesses and ruling classes due to its rabid anti-communism ideol-
ogy. Under the authoritarian rule of demagogue supremo Bal Thackeray, who previously endorsed the rule of likes of Adolf Hitler and Nathuram Godse, the party managed to spread its wings in the state quickly. Despite a lot of slamming by several Bollywood actors against the Shiv Sena's resolve to halt Pakistani actors from performing and promot-
ing their films in Maharashtra, the party does not seem to be in a mood to stop. Commenting on the same, Bollywood film director Mukesh Bhatt said that art should be kept away from politics. By not allowing artists to perform in the state or anywhere else in the country, the absolute freedom of artistic activity is not followed. Such a practice
will only make our country regressive, especially at a time when nobody wants it to be like that. BJP and the Shiv Sena split on September 15, just three weeks before the 2014 Maharashtra Assembly elections threw up a fractured verdict in the 288-member legislature. However they later patched up and joined hands to form a stable government in the state with the Chief Minister giving the Shiv Sena 12 portfolios in the Cabinet expansion. With Shiv Sena being a major stakeholder in the state, the entire situation of law and order is definitely something that raises an eyebrow between two hands of the same government. With such a widespread rampage of violence, whatever little has remained of Mumbai's reputation of a comprehensive, multicultural city, is un-
der major threat. The BJP's helplessness seems to be growing with every act of Sena rampage so much so that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis himself warned the Sena about the impact of such incidents on his administration's efforts to woo domestic and foreign investment. Meanwhile, by not allowing Pakistani dignitaries to land on Maharashtrian soil, the Shiv Sena might be digging a hole for itself by successfully blocking the opportunity for a meaningful dialogue between the two countries. It is also offering ammunition to extremists on both sides of the border. The Shiv Sena's puerile diktats, if unchecked, might have serious consequences for Maharashtra especially at a time when there is growing intolerance in the country.
'He Named Me Malala': The Ordinary Corporate Social Responsibility from philanthropy to integrated company strategy Life Behind An Extraordinary Girl Nidhi Garodia Research Scholar Centre for Management Studies Dibrugarh University 2% fixed investment in CSR has bound Indian companies to spend a considerable amount to the society's welfare. As the field is crowded CSR impressed with marketing strategy is the new phase. CSR activities blended with company strategy help enhance company performance and create brand loyalty among consumers. Goodwill is the greatest weapon of corporate to earn profit. Goodwill help earn brand loyalty among consumers. Competition has made it difficult to maintain the loyalty. The corporate need something extra to earn and maintain the loyalty, and this can be possible by mixing CSR activities to company strategy. Companies are responsible citizens of the society. It is their utmost duty to add value to the society by their activity. These activities can be performed as doubleedge weapon benefitting the society and self [western MNCs call it as CSV (Creating Shared Value)]. India being a country, with keen focus on companies CSR activities, is also the first to form legislation for compulsory expenditure on CSR by corporate houses. Indian Companies Act, in 2013 has compiled big companies operating in the country with a net profit of 5 cores or above or net worth of Rs. 5000 core or turnover of Rs. 1000 core in a financial year, to spend a minimum of 2% (two percent) of its average Net Profit made in three immediately preceding years to CSR activities As it is said CSR activities are not new to India, it is an old concept and has passed over many phases. The most basic being- CSR as Charity & Philanthropy, Soon, investing sustainable amount as a budget program was not felt enough, so Mahatma Gandhi along with some good businessman of the
Alison Macdonald time started with Trusteeship. Here member of the society business invests capital in the building of some utility, and devote their time in Honorary basis towards firms smooth functioning, these firm were run on the motto of 'No profit No Loss'. However, with the development of time, gradually Independence of India gave Indians the power to rule at their own. The Democratic Government was formed, for the people, by the people, and with the growth of democracy, PSUs (Public Sector Undertakings) came into force. With the growing of PSUs, and over the years need was felt that these Govt. Owned Companies should also devote a helpful hand in the regional development of the area they are operating in, people with whom and for whom they are operating. That's how the recent era of CSR i.e. strategic CSR came into being. CSR has become an integrated part of sustainable business strategy. People have become smart, to earn reputation of a 'society loving company', business houses has to understand the slightest emotions, and take the good out of it, as their area of CSR action. Therefore, CSR activities should be designed to cater the need of all stakeholders. Just like individuals, an organization and a society also has needs which we call as standards of living. Our society is divided into many sections, at different levels and parameters, and each section has their personal needs, and adapts a certain living standards, as per the needs they can satisfy. CSR is a financial plan. With the formation of the legislation it has become a compulsory expenditure. This means a huge amount of monetary investment in social activities, coming from the accounts of corporate houses. The makeover of the country economy through CSR activities results too many societal issues and their solution, say, habits, taste and preferences, culture and
customs of different class and section of the society, market, availability of products and environment, etc. As individual, society has specified needs for different section of the society, as per their economic status/or income level. Corporates investing in CSR activities directly or through an NGO should look towards all section of society and their needs for allround development of country's economy (both at external and internal level of the company). Presently, Amul India sets the best example as a largest contributor of rural India development within the country. White Revolution gave Amul the primary product 'Milk' easily available and rural women the essence of self-respect by giving the source of income in their hands. Likewise, in today's world, corporate vision and their citizenship matter more than their products. People have faith on companies' product which has a good CSR reputation. Other companies also take initiative in engaging people through their aggressive CSR activities like skill development, promoting education to girls, save girl child, etc. Reputation Institute, a New York based private global consultancy firm confirmed in a survey of about 47,000 consumers across 15 major markets of the world (including India), that people's willingness to buy, recommend, work for and invest in decisions are based on- 60% on perception of the company and 40% on the perception of the product. Three criteria namely- citizen-
ship, governance and workplace were taken into note while judging the companies with best CSR reputation. Microsoft was named with best CSR reputation joining in four way tie with Walt Disney (for citizenship), BMW (Governance) and Google (workplace). A company to maintain a sustainable growth in today's competitive market needs to build its CSR reputation in consumer's mind, for which CSR need to be an integrated part of companies' internal and external strategies. Fulfilling society needs develop Goodwill towards organization in the minds of ultimate consumer. And when it's about need & its fulfilment, role of emotions cannot be neglected. It is a state of mind that develop need among individual, which grows to want and ultimately to demand. Need fulfilment gives us mental piece and satisfy our ego. As per CSR Section 135, every company coming under the bracket of CSR must form a CSR committee of 3 (three) or more directors, one being an independent director. While forming the committee, if the director so chosen be on Emotional Intelligence ground, the team would be able to come up with bright idea on society welfare, not only externally, but also internally, and would be able to include CSR as the motto of the company. CSR is a reputation earning tool for companies. Indian legislation has bound companies to perform CSR activities in their locality, therefore companies can develop their company strategies such that, along with
company need achievement, different section of the society needs are also fulfilled. Reference " Carroll, A. B. (1991). The Pyramid of Corporate Social Responsibility: Toward the moral management of organizational stakeholders. Business Horizons, July-August. "Wei, G. (2013). From "Double Pyramid" thoughts to Corporate Social Responsibility for enterprise employees. Journal Management and Strategy, vol. 4, no. 1. Retrieved, September 16, 2014, from www.sciedu.ca/journal/ index.php/jms/article/ viewFile/2434/1348 "CSR Reputed Company ranking by Forbes (2013). Retrieved October 7, 2014, from http://www. rankingthebrands.com/ P D F / CSR%20RepTrak%20100% , 202013%20Repuaotin%20Inutsietp.df "Nalband, N.A., & Kelabi, S.L. (2014). Redesigning Carroll's CSR Pyramid Model. Journal of Advanced Management Science, vol.2, no.3. "Corporate Social Responsibility Commercial Feature (2014). CSR proves that business is integral part of society. Business Standard, 29th August'14, Friday, Kolkata, pp.12. "Govt. of India, Ministry of Corporate Affairs (2014). General Circular No. 21/ 2014. Retrieved, October 8, 2014, from http:// forbesindia.com/blog/wpcontent/uploads/2014/06/ General_Circular_21_2014.pdf "Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on India's Economy and U.S.-India Relations - YouTube. Retrieved, October 20, 2014, from https:// m.youtube.com/ watch?v=4l16Sv-AicY
Malala Yousafzai was shot by the Taliban in 2012 for speaking out in support of girls' education in Pakistan. Since then, based in the UK, she has continued her advocacy. She is the youngest-ever Nobel laureate: when it was awarded last year, she was just 17. No doubt, then, that Malala, who grew up in Pakistan's Swat valley and went on to inspire the world, is a truly remarkable young woman. But 'He Named Me Malala' tells her personal story, whilst also shining a light on the wider global issue of the systematic exclusion of children, and especially girls, from education. David Guggenheim's documentary captures Malala's everyday life as both a young teenager and a global activist through poignant and often humorous interview scenes. Malala is followed around her home, through school, to television interviews and global summits to spread her message of educational equality. There are also hard-hitting clinical reconstructions of Malala's emergency surgery in the UK after she was shot, brashly juxtaposed with the animated depiction of her upbringing in the Swat Valley. The dreamy style of these animations works well to capture the nostalgia of a life to which Malala and her family can no longer return. Malala's distinctiveness and bravery is reinforced by the way the film plays off the many juxtapositions of her life - voice and silence, empowerment and oppression, the triumph over tragedy. In so doing, it blends together a palpable sense of injustice with an unwavering commitment to hope. Malala speaks eloquently about everything from her favourite books and film stars to world politics. Her personal experience of suffering, however, re-
mains wrapped in stoic silence. Seemingly inconsequential, but touching moments of quotidian family life do well to pull you in emotionally to the heart-warming experiences of the Yousafzai family, who now live in the UK. Her relationship with her father, the "he" of the film's title, is particularly focused on. Ordinary portraits of Malala's giggling girlish coyness and childish banter with her brothers are a welcome reprise from the film's prodigal tendencies. Indeed, these moments are crucial: they undercut the propensity of the film to romanticise Malala's heroism. It is the very ordinariness of Malala's everyday life, contrasted with the unnerving tenacity of her speeches to the UN, that pulls the rug from under our awe-inspired feet. These touching moments are also important in the way they disrupt stereotypical imaginations of the "Islamic Other", so often portrayed negatively in mainstream cinema and the media. The value of this simple depiction of a Muslim family being like any other family living in the UK cannot be overstated. At the same time, many other wider political concerns are only hinted at. Nuggets of insight, such as Malala's father's claim that "the Taliban is not a person. It is an ideology", certainly give the film a political
flavour but could have been delved into in more detail. Similarly, a 30-second clip of some Pakistani men agreeing with the Taliban's threat to shoot Malala should she return is interesting, but also warranted more attention, particularly because it could have helped the audience better understand the everyday Pakistani perspective. While this certainly makes for a good story, I couldn't help but wonder about the voices of the people - in particular, the young girls - living back in Pakistan. Although the film uses Malala's experience as a prism for thinking about the injustice of a lack of education globally, it may have been a more powerful argument for social change if the film had spent more time examining the reality of those left behind. But despite this small niggle, 'He Named Me Malala' is a very important film. It does the crucial job of sharing the exceptional story of an exceptional young woman with a wider audience. And as an accomplished narrative of a heroic girl standing for what she believes in, it can do no wrong. But it is the moments of ordinariness that give the film real traction. It is these moments that inspire and show us that any person, anywhere, can muster a voice. And a powerful, revolutionary one at that.
BUSINESS Decline in auto exports from major ports
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Chennai, Nov 16: Exports of cars from Indian major ports and particularly from Chennai and Kamarajar ports in Tamil Nadu declined during the AprilSeptember period, mirroring the negative growth reported by the manufacturing sector in the first six months of the financial year. For the first half of the current year, India exported 2.67 lakh units according to Society of Indian Auto Manufacturers (SIAM), against 2.69 lakh units for last year. Out of the 12 major ports in the country, six are in the east coast. Roll-on Roll-off vessels call at Chennai and Kamarajar ports, located in Tamil Nadu, regularly to carry automobiles such as cars, trucks, vans, bus, tractors and excavators. Till 2013-14, Chennai Port was leading the way in automobile shipment. But, things started to change, once Ennore Port, now called as Kamarajar Port, entered the scene. During
the first half of 2015-16, these two ports collectively handled 1.93 lakh cars against 1.95 lakh units for the same period during 2014-15, registering a decline of 1,751 units. Once again, Kamarajar Port has proved that it had toppled Chennai Port in handling car shipments. During the period under review, Kamarajar Port handled 1.10 lakh cars and the rest by Chennai Port. When computed individually, Chennai Port reported a decline of 12,396 cars against the previous year, while Kamarajar Port posted an increase of 10,645 cars. During the period under review, Chennai Port exported 83,105 cars consisting of Hyundai, Ford and Nissan against 95,501 for the corresponding period a yearago. For Chennai Port, Hyundai, Ford and Nissan are the main customers. However, Hyundai and Ford exports saw a decline of 7,000 units and 4,300
PAN cards to cost more now New Delhi, Nov 16: With the imposition of the Swachh Bharat cess on all services from today, getting a new Permanent Account Number (PAN) card for income tax purposes has become costlier by a rupee to Rs 107. The new cess was announced last week by the government and it will levy a surcharge of 0.5 per cent on all taxable services from November 15. Under revised
charges, a PAN card, issued by the Income Tax department to an individual or entity to keep a track on all their financial activities, within the country will now be costing Rs 107 instead of Rs 106. Similarly, getting a new PAN shipped outside India will cost an individual or entity a total of Rs 989, four rupees more than the existing price of Rs 985. "The provisions of Swachh Bharat cess (SBC) @ 0.5 per cent under the Finance Act, 2015 are effective from November 15, 2015. Accordingly, service tax rate (for PAN) is in-
creased from 14 per cent to 14.50 per cent," an official notification issued in this regard said. The PAN charges were revised by Rs 1 earlier this year in June when service tax charges were enhanced by the government. PAN is a 10-digit unique alphanumeric number allotted by the I-T department to taxpayers and it has authorised two domestic organisations-UTIITSL and NSDL-- to
issue them on its behalf. It is issued to an individual or entity in the form of a laminated plastic card. Under the new rates for a PAN card to be obtained in India, government will charge Rs 93 as the processing fee and the new service tax levied on it will be Rs 14 which makes the new cost of Rs 107. In case of the PAN card to be sent abroad, the government will charge Rs 93 as processing fee, Rs 125 as service tax and Rs 771 as the courier charges, bringing the overall cost at Rs 989. (Agencies)
After pulses, now rice prices may also shoot up: Assocham Contd. from Page 1
The report, however, contradicts the current price trend in the market, where wholesale prices of non-basmati prices are ruling down at Rs 25 per kg as against Rs 30 per kg last year. Similarly, wholesale rates of premium basmati rice have declined sharply by about 30% to Rs 44-45 per kg at present from Rs 62-65 per kg last season, as per traders. Whereas industry body Assocham in its study said after pulses, onion and mustard oil, rice prices may trouble consumers if timely adequate safeguards are not taken. "...prices of rice may shoot up and reach a boiling point in the coming months as the stock of the key staple cereal is depleting fast owing to deficient rains and fall in output," the study said. As per the government estimates, kharif rice production is estimated at
90.61 million tonnes in 2015-16 crop year. "...this is unlikely to be achieved due to severe deficit rains in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and Karnataka and the best that could be achieved is 89 million tonnes," it said adding that overall rice output may be around 103 million tonnes during 2015-16. That apart, the study said rice stocks have declined in last three years from 24.59 million tonnes in 2012 to 13.89 million tonnes (plus unlimited paddy 3.61 tonnes) in stocks at present. "Increasing export outgo on account of PDS (Public Distribution System) and other welfare schemes will continue to weigh on availability in the open market. Unless government is able to handle the situation prudently, depleting stocks will soon reflect on the open market prices", adds the study. (Agencies)
DECLINING EXPORTS Exports of cars from Indian major ports and particularly from Chennai and Kamarajar ports in Tamil Nadu declined during the AprilSeptember period, mirroring the negative growth reported by the manufacturing sector in the first six months of the financial year. For the first half of the current year, India exported 2.67 lakh units according to Society of Indian Auto Manufacturers (SIAM), against 2.69 lakh units for last year.
For the first half of the current year, India exported 2.67 lakh units according to Society of Indian Auto Manufacturers (SIAM), against 2.69 lakh units for last year.
During the first half of 2015-16, these two ports collectively handled 1.93 lakh cars against 1.95 lakh units for the same period during 2014-15, registering a decline of 1,751 units.
During the period under review, Kamarajar Port handled 1.10 lakh cars and the rest by Chennai Port. When computed individually, Chennai Port reported a decline of 12,396 cars against the previous year, while Kamarajar Port posted an increase of 10,645 cars.
Till 2013-14, Chennai Port was leading the way in automobile shipment. But, things started to change, once Ennore Port, now called as Kamarajar Port, entered the scene.
Once again, Kamarajar Port has proved that it had toppled Chennai Port in handling car shipments.
During the period under review, Chennai Port exported 83,105 cars consisting of Hyundai, Ford and Nissan against 95,501 for the corresponding period a year-ago.
units respectively at Chennai Port. Nissan exported only 21 cars against 28 in the year-ago period.
Congestion issue at Chennai Port forced Renault Nissan and Ford to shift its base to
Kamarajar Port. In addition to Renault Nissan and Ford, Kamarajar Port also handled Toyota and
For Chennai Port, Hyundai, Ford and Nissan are the main customers. However, Hyundai and Ford exports saw a decline of 7,000 units and 4,300 units respectively at Chennai Port. Nissan exported only 21 cars against 28 in the year-ago period. Congestion issue at Chennai Port forced Renault Nissan and Ford to shift its base to Kamarajar Port. Honda. Kamarajar Port is targeting to handle 2.50 lakh cars for 2015-16. (Agencies)
Discount coupon site CashKaro backed by Kalaari Kochi, Nov 16: Cashback and coupons site CashKaro.com has raised Rs 25 crore in its first round of institutional funding from Kalaari Capital, an early backer of e-commerce majors Snapdeal and Myntra. CashKaro's Series A round comes at a time when Indian e-commerce players are increasingly pushing cashback offers to prop up sales. Such offers help online retailers to get buyers back onto their sites for repeat purchases in a loyalty-starved market. The Gurgaon-based company CashKaro.com, founded in 2013 by the entrepreneur couple Swati Bhargava and Rohan Bhargava, had earlier raised $750,000 from a set of angels. Players like CashKaro, known as affiliate sites, help drive traffic for e-tailers and get paid commissions by them. "We've seen that a large number of shoppers who try us come back for more
cashbacks as we are the cheapest way to shop online. So marketing of the brand would be a key focus. In addition, funds will also be used for international expansion and developing new technology features, which will strengthen our offering in the mobile space," she said. CashKaro has credited over Rs 20 crore in cashbacks and driven over Rs 500 crore in gross merchandise value (GMV), or the total sales across all websites, she added. A bunch of startups in the cashback space have come up in the past few years due to low entry barriers, but only a few of them have received institutional funding. Some of CashKaro's competitors include CouponDunia owned by Times Internet, part of the Times Group which publishes this paper DealsNprice, and LafaLafa. Kalaari Capital MD Rajesh Raju, while
informed the government that they will not be able to supply more than two lakh bales per month in this forthcoming crop season. The dilution will also have a ripple impact on employment in West Bengal as jute sector offers employment to about 2.5 lakh people in the state. Already some of the jute mills are closing citing labour issues and some others are curtailing production. Some 24 jute mill owners in West Bengal met to re-
Abu Dhabi, Nov 16: SpiceJet launched direct flight service to Dubai from Amritsar. "In line with the aviation tradition to mark key milestones, SpiceJet's Boeing 737NG aircraft deployed in this route was greeted with a grand water cannon salute on its arrival from Dubai," a release issued by SpiceJet said. The flag-off ceremony was presided over by G P Gupta, Chief Administrative Officer, SpiceJet and V Venkateswara Rao, Airport Director, Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport, Amritsar. Speaking on the occasion, G P Gupta said, "Dubai features amongst our most prominent destinations within our international network. This route has always witnessed enhanced demand and the launch of this flight will provide holiday mak-
ers and business travellers alike with more travel options coupled with our superior service quality levels. "We are also the only private Indian carrier to directly connect Amritsar to any international destination," he said. Flights in this route will be operated on all days except Saturdays. Dubai is one of SpiceJet's six international destinations Dubai, Bangkok, Colombo, Kabul, Male (Maldives), and Muscat. With the launch of these flights, the low cost airline will be serving Dubai direct from eight cities - Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune, Kochi, Madurai, Amritsar, and Kozhikode with connections from dozens of more cities including Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru, the release said. (Agencies)
India's growth prospects unbeaten by IMF
talking about the fund's investment, said, "We believe the e-commerce market in India will grow to upwards of $100 billion over the next decade and companies with unique offerings that help fuel the overall growth will benefit immensely. CashKaro perfectly represents India's love for savings and will play a key role in the growth of the e-commerce market." Kalaari is an early backer of online
commerce majors like Snapdeal and Myntra. Swati of CashKaro said the aim is to cross Rs 1,000 crore in GMV and credit more than Rs 35 crore in cashbacks in the next few months. Affiliate sites account for 15-20% of e-commerce sales in India and, because the model is performance-based, it is also recognized as a key marketing channel for retailers, she said. (Agencies)
India faces severe raw jute crisis Mumbai, Nov 16: A severe raw jute crisis has led to dilution in the government's jute procurement plan for the forthcoming Rabi crop season up to March 2016, which will go in favour of plastics as a packaging material for food items, affecting employment generation, says a top official. "Government has already diluted 1.34 lakh bales or 10 per cent of the proposed 13.34 lakh bales in December 2015-April 2016 period. Moreover, after mills informed about shortage of supply, a proposal is being examined by the Ministry of Textiles and Food to dilute another four lakh bales," said Jute Commissioner Subrata Gupta. The total dilution of 5.34 lakh bales of jute will go in favour of plastics for packaging of food items. Indian Jute Mills Association has
Direct Dubai-Amritsar flight launched by SpiceJet
view the crisis and made representation to the Centre and state governments seeking their intervention in the matter. The mill owners have sent representations to the Jute Commissioner and West Bengal labour minister Malay Ghatak. A letter sent to the state minister said, "The foul play is such that some mills and traders are hand-in-glove with the hoarding community and are manipulating the market by holding stock,
thereby increasing the raw jute price artificially and even restricting the supply." The state government had taken note of the situation and assured the mill owners of taking action against hoarding. But, in the absence of the state's recommendation and Centre's notification on permissible quantity, the action against hoarders is yet to begin. "We are facing grave crisis of artificial shortage of raw jute coupled with all time high prices in the history of the jute industry. Prices have jumped by at least 40 per cent making production unviable for the mills," jute mill owner and Indian Jute Mills Association former chairman Sanjay Kajaria had said. Against previous estimate of production of 80-85 lakh bales, farmers and mills are projecting a production of 60-65 lakh bales, given the ground situation. (Agencies)
New Delhi, Nov 16: Confident that the Indian economy is increasingly on a stable footing, IMF on Sunday said further progress is required on long-standing supply bottlenecks and for achieving faster and more inclusive growth. "We are optimistic about India's prospects and view the economy being on an increasingly stable footing," said Kalpana Kochhar, deputy director of IMF's Asia and Pacific department. "Inflation has declined, the current account deficit is in check, international reserves are ample and economic growth is picking up," she added. Listing out various
positive developments, Kochhar said a number of important economic and structural reforms have also been initiated. These include diesel price deregulation, steps to create more flexible labour markets (particularly at the state level), coal sector reforms, adoption of the flexible inflation targeting framework by the RBI, increasing infrastructure spending, and enhancing financial inclusion, Kochhar said. "But further progress is needed to relax longstanding supply bottlenecks (especially in the energy, mining and power sectors) and achieve faster and more inclusive growth," she said. (Agencies)
Welspun Corp rallies 9% growth Sydney, Nov 16: Welspun Corp has rallied 9% to Rs 112 on the BSE in an otherwise subdued market after the company reported multi-fold jump in consolidated net profit at Rs 101 crore for the second quarter ended September 2015 (Q2). The company engaged in construction and engineering business had profit of Rs 5.25 crore in the same quarter last fiscal. Total operational income during the quarter under review increased 4% at Rs 2,503 on year on year basis, while total expenditure declined 1% at Rs 2,313 crore over the previous year quarter. Commenting on results, Mr B.K.Goneka, Chairman, Welspun Group said, outlook across Americas and few other markets has been positive and has enabled a healthy order book. This coupled with our contin-
ued focus on costoptimisation and strengthening financials makes us ideally poised for the challenges ahead. Welspun's current pipe order book stands at 8.52 lakh tonnes or Rs 5,200 crore. The major supplies are for the Middle East and North Africa region and the Americas, the company said. At 09:39 AM, the stock was up 6% at Rs 110 on the BSE as compared to 0.38% decline in the S&P BSE Sensex. A combined 575,533 shares changed hands on the BSE and NSE. (Agencies)
Vodafone India soon to resolve call drops issue Bengaluru, Nov 16: Unhappy over its own service standards, Vodafone India has said it will resolve the call drop problem at the earliest to provide best experience to its customers. The company said it is working on a war footing to improve the network and add more sites. "We are very unhappy at our own service standards, this is not our usual, which we provide anywhere else in the world. We would like
to resolve this issue and provide the best customer experience at the earliest," said Vodafone India Managing Director and CEO Sunil Sood . He, however, said the service is improving and every week, the company is adding 20-30 sites in Delhi. Across the country, Vodafone has added 7,000 sites in the last six months, Sood added. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) last month mandated that
telecom companies from January 1 should compensate users at the rate of Re 1 per dropped call, with a ceiling of three dropped calls per day (or Rs 3 per day). The industry, however, maintains that implementing the regulations would cause a huge financial outgo, a reason not accepted by the regulator. TRAI said it is technically possible for the operators to implement the regulation and termed the claim of Rs
54,000 crore per year on account of call drop compensation as "exaggerated". It put the likely figure at Rs 200 crore per quarter. On TRAI's regulations, Sood said the industry is in talks with the regulator and the government and is hopeful of a solution. "We are working on a war footing, we have actually opened in Delhi called war rooms... we have identified that we need 290 sites in Delhi to resolve the issue
and we are trying our best how to get each one of these 290 sites," Sood said. Asked about consolidation and if Vodafone is in talks with any company, Sood said as a company, they have always said they will acquire more spectrum to provide better quality services and that additional spectrum could be acquired from means like acquisition or means like trading or sharing or auction. "We are open to talks with any
company as long as financially it makes a sound business case. Many people have approached us but we can't say anything has happened yet," Sood added. (Agencies)
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HEALTH & LIFESTYLE Depressive symptoms increase with age How raisins can ruin your teeth A recent study has challenged the notion that older people are happier than younger people, suggesting that people get more depressed from age 65 onwards. The University of Bradford study, led by psychology lecturer Dr Helena Chui, builds on a 15-year project observing over 2,000 older Australians living in the Adelaide area. Previous studies have shown an increase in depressive symptoms with age but only until the age of 85. This is the first study to examine the issue beyond that age. Both men and women
taking part in the study reported increasingly more depressive symptoms as they aged, with women initially starting with more depressive symptoms than men. However, men showed a faster rate of increase in symptoms so that the difference in the genders was reversed at around the age of 80. The key factors in these increases include levels of physical impairment, the onset of medical conditions, particularly chronic ones and the approach of death. Half of those in the study suffered with arthritis and both men and women
with the chronic condition reported more depressive symptoms than those without. Chui said that social policies and ageing-friendly support structures, such as the provision of public trans-
port and access to health care services are needed to target the 'oldest-old' adults as a whole. The study is published in the international journal Psychology and Aging. (ANI)
You may want to think twice about giving your children raisins, a dentist has suggested. While acknowledged to be nutritionally and developmentally beneficial, even healthy food items can adversely affect a child's dental health and cause severe problems in later life, the Mirror reported. Saara Sabir, a practising dentist and mum-of-one from Salford, said that the most serious culprit of tooth decay was raisins and dried fruit, adding that many parents think they're a good option because they're packed with vitamins, but the concen-
trated sugar content in dried fruit is extremely detrimental to a child's teeth. She noted that a small packet of raisins has around 8 teaspoons worth of sugar in. As per the NHS, the recommended daily sugar allowance for children aged four to six years-old is no more than five sugar cubes. For children aged seven to ten, it is no more than six. The reason dried fruit poses a particular danger is also because of its consistency. Saara continues that raisins are sticky and get stuck in
teeth. Therefore the bacteria have a prolonged source of sugar, so it can cause decay for a longer period of time. She, however, said that be-
cause of the nutritional value, it's better to give your child raisins as a dessert or part of a meal rather than a snack. (ANI)
Keeping heart healthy with tree nuts Can't sleep? Blame your phone You may want to start eating tree nuts as a new study has found that they ward off heart diseases. Stanford University researchers performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled trials to investigate the effects of tree nuts (almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamias, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios and walnuts) on blood lipids, lipoproteins, blood pressure and inflammation in adults 18 years and older without prevalent cardiovascular disease (CVD). Tree nut consumption was shown to lower total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL cholesterol and its primary apolipoprotein, ApoB. Accumulating evidence suggests that nut intake lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease. Our findings, showing that nut
intake lowers LDL cholesterol, ApoB and triglycerides in clinical trials, provide mechanistic evidence to support this relationship, said lead author Liana Del Gobbo. Nuts contain important nutrients such as unsaturated fats, high quality protein, vitamins (i.e., vitamin E, folate and niacin), minerals (i.e., magnesium, calcium and potassium) and phytochemicals--all of which may offer cardioprotective properties, prompting the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to announce a qualified health claim for nuts and heart disease in 2003. The claim states, "Scientific evidence suggests, but does not prove, that eating 1.5 ounces per
day of most nuts, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease." This new analysis provides further support that nuts can and should be part of
a heart-healthy diet, states Maureen Ternus, Executive Director of the International Tree Nut Council Nutrition Research & Education Foundation (INC NREF), adding that just 1.5 ounces of nuts per day
(about 1/3 cup) can provide many of the important vitamins, minerals and energy we need throughout the day. The study is published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. (ANI)
8 Relishing Restaurants Of Guwahati Madhuri Saikia Guwahati, being the sprouting soil of various trade and trends is also a bastion ground of different food innovation. The various tribal and non-tribal communities dwelling the city along with their different food habits are the main reasons for growth of different restaurants and street foods in Guwahati. A list bringing insight some of the appetite restaurants of Guwahati are as below: Morung Specialized in Chinese and Northeast dishes, this food stop is quite popular for its ambiance. Momos and the lunch thali comprising of boil vegetables, mashed potato, chutney and salad has an amazing savoury taste.
For an appetite lunch or an evening snack step in at Rajgarh Plaza, Ground floor. Cafe de Barbecue Located in Rajgarh tiniali, this smoky stop will serve you with a rich taste of chicken and pork Barbeque. The juicy chicken roll with layers of mayonnaise wrapped for a lip smacking taste will no doubt enthral you with a paisa vasool treat. Also don't forget to treat yourself with a rich sip of cappuccino. Grill Republica This fast food joint with its branches spread over zoo tiniali, uzan bazaar and Christian basti, is a great stop for evening delights. These small outlets with great signature taste are truly incredible.
O Maa Go For an authentic Bengali touch of taste, this is the best place to sit with family whether for a lunch or dinner. Illish maas to misti doi, you will not hiccup for a drop of Bengali flavour. From serving that intact taste to relishing you with a Bengali atmosphere, O maa go( located in Lachit nagar) will make you go aww with its oh so Bengali thing. Jiffy's A get together party or an office meeting, this is a perfect joint to hang out along with snacks and drinks. Situated in Ganeshguri, this place provides a great flavour of wraps, burgers and fries. JB's This vegetarian restaurant in Uzan bazaar and G.S. Road
Reinventing Art Dibya Jyoti Borah His art has never been interpreted comprehensively during his life span. He wasn't a celebrated artist. Yet, his contribution as an artist has a dimension larger than life leading to the notion of art which is free of formulas. This is the story of Chao Aaisang Sakhap. Ningum Sayakung is a distant remote village situated in Tinsukia district of Assam, bordering Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh which hardly
finds any mention in mainstream discourse in Assam. Almost 8 km inside the main road of Ledo from where the zero point of historic Steelwell Road starts, there lived an old man far from the hustle and bustle of modern life. He was Chao Aaisang Sakhap, a very prominent person belonging to the Taiphake community. Chao Aaisang Sakhap was born in 1904 at Namphake village nearby Naharkotia in Dibrugrah district. He couldn't finish his education due to ceratin crisis. Being an able social
worker, he established his own village Ningum in 1935 after leaving his ancestral village Namphake. In 1937, the then Governor of Assam, Haidor Ali too paid a visit to his house at Ningum. Being a prime witness to the World War II and the historic making of Stillwell Road, he even participated in World War II as a foot soldier with the allied forces. Apart from being a social worker, he also has another distinct identity- a self taught artist. An avid story teller, hemuses the medium of painting to tell
will give you a crunchy taste of south Indian, north Indian and various chats. The cholle bhatore served with chopped onion and lime will give you a content appetite. Also don't forget to take a bite from its sweets section. The Dhaba With two of its outlets located in Christianbasti and Silpukhuri, the restaurant is engulfed with a savoury delight. An exotic bite of butter naanto a delicious dinner
with butter chicken, you will never be disheartened with their service. Barbeque Nation A great ambience with scrumptious food and of course you won't be much surprised with the bill. With variety flavours of kulfi, pastries, soups or icecream you can stuff yourself delightedly. Drop in by Adityam Building, Lachit nagar with your family and friends. (Agencies)
his stories. His artistic journey can unravel reinvention of the whole medium of art, which is an essential ingredient of mundane life powered by magical alchemy. His perception on life and art is much simpler and straight forward, consistently trying to touch the pulse of his tribe, society and history. His eyes had sparks of commitment towards the land he belongs to. For years, he had been trying to engage others in order to bring the glorious, rich traditional, culture and larger reflections of Tai-phake society to life on his canvas. His paintings capture the imagina-
tion of passage of time encapsulating the contemporary history. With no formal art education, Sakhap had a flare for art in any form right from his childhood. Sakhap's indomitable spirit of creativity to transform his memory into pictorial form never stopped. Quietly in an invisible corner of the world, he splashed colour on paper one after another and made arrangements for its preservation. He donated his artistic work to his village's Buddhist temple. Even though he is no more among us today, yet his legacy of art continues to inspire many. Courtesy: Northeasttoday.in
A new study has suggested that smartphones, tablets and e-readers should have 'bed mode' to protect sleep as their blue-light emission can keep you up at night. Evelina Children's Hospital's Paul Gringras said that since every new model was "bluer and brighter," the setting should filter out the blue light that delays the body clock and keeps people awake later into the evening. He said manufacturers needed to show more "responsibility." As it gets darker in the evening, the body starts
to produce the sleep hormone melatonin - which helps people nod off. Certain wavelengths of light, those at the bluegreen end of the spectrum, can disrupt the system. The study concluded that
there was a clear trend for new devices to be bigger, brighter, have higher levels of contrast and emit more blue light. The study appears in Frontiers in Public Health, analysing the light emitted by devices. (ANI)
Mouthwatering Veg Dishes of Assamese Cuisine Arnab Ghosh Assam is known for its awesome natural beauty, fascinating wildlife and tea gardens. Millions of tourists throng the hilly state in the North Eastern section of India. However, Assamese cuisine is no less enthralling than its natural bounty. The delicious meat or fish dishes of Assam made with special herbs and spices amaze the food lovers. Vegetarians need not feel deprived as they can also savor some Assamese gourmets that are easy to make yet taste awesome. Below listed are few delicious vegetarian dishes from Assamese cuisine: Pumpkin Oambal This is a delicious dish that goes well with both rice and roti. You will require ingredients like boiled pumpkin, tamarind water, grated jiggery, raisins. You will also need to use spices like bay leaf, dry red chilies, salt and mustard seeds. Water, mustard oil and lemon juice will be required too.
At first, you need to mix the mashed pumpkin with tamarind water. Then fry the mustard seeds in oil until they begin to crackle. Next, mix the bay leaf and chilies. After a minute, add the raisins and pour in pumpkintamarind mixture. Stir fry on low heat for some time. Add the jaggery mixture and raise the flame. Simmer for a couple of minutes and add lime juice. Serve it hot with rice. Masoor daal chutney You may have enjoyed masoor daal as a side dish but have you ever made chutney with this lentil? Well, Assamese people often do that. Also called Masoor daal pitika, this tasty dish goes well with rice and vegetable dishes. It gets prepared in a jiffy as well. The required ingredients are Masoor Dal, chopped green chili, chopped onion, salt and mustard oil. At first, wrap the cleaned daal in a cloth piece and make a pouch. Put this daal pouch inside rice in a pressure cooker and pour the require amount of water. Af-
ter rice is cooked you can take out the pouch. Take out the boiled daal and blend it with all other ingredients. Mash it well and serve with rice. Labra (mix vegetable dishAssamese style) This is one dish made with a nice ensemble of vegetable and pieces. You will need a lot of ingredients to make it but the taste is more than satiating. It is prepared mostly during festivals and served with khichdi. You will need vegetables like chopped cabbage, cubed potatoes, cauliflower, pumpkin, radish, peas, brinjal, onions and raw banana. The required spices are Turmeric powder, Green chilly, Ginger garlic paste, red chilly, sugar and salt. At first, heat the oil and add all spices along with chilies and onion. Stir fry and after a few minutes add the vegetables. Add some salt and simmer for some minutes. When the vegetables are soft add the salt and a dash of sugar. Before serving, garnish with a small amount of coriander leaves. (Agencies)
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"There is no question of playing in India. I still awaiting the reason of not playing in UAE."
DIBRUGARH, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17
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allows Delhi to take Jukhi FC and Miao NFC register wins Assam grip of the match on Day 2 1st Wangnia Pongte Memorial Football Tournament goals each. The first goal was scored in the 21st minute when Tekha found the back of the net from long range. The second and third goals came in the 42nd and 45th minute with both goals coming from Sanchong. After halftime, Sanchong completed his hattrick in the 51st to score his teams fourth goal. Simrang FC struggled to keep possession of
ET Correspondent Changlang, Nov 16: In today's matches of the 1st Wangnia Pongte Memorial Football Tournament at Changlang. Jukhi FC and NFC Miao demolished their oppositions in one-sided matches. In the first match of the day, Jukhi FC thrashed Simrang RD 6-1. For Jukhi FC, Nimman Tekha and Mathang Sanchong scored three
the ball and seemed like amateurs in comparison to Jukhi FC players. Tekha scored his second in the 63rd minute and completed his hattrick in the 69th minute when he collaborated with Sanchong to score the sixth goal of the match. Simrang FC got a consolation goal in the 75th minute when Wangjan Yanchang scored. In the days’ second match
Agencies Bengaluru: Rain played spoilsport yet again, as Day 3 of the second Test between India and South Africa, in Bangalore, on Monday, was also washed out. Not a single ball was bowled on two successive days following a full day's play on Saturday, Day 1, which India dominated after South Africa were bowled out for 214 in 59 overs, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja grabbing four wickets each. AB de Villiers, playing in his 100th Test, top-scored for the visitors with a fluent innings of 85. In reply, India progressed steadily to reach 80 for no loss at close of play. Shikhar Dhawan stroked his way to an unbeaten 45 while Murali Vijay was also undefeated on 28. Weather permitting, play is scheduled to begin at 0915 IST on Tuesday.
PCB chief insists Pakistan cannot play series in India ANI Karachi: Amidst looming uncertainty over a bilateral cricket series, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Shaharyar Khan has ruled out the possibility of playing the bilateral series in India as desired by the Indian cricket board. "There is no question of playing in India. I still awaiting the reason of not playing in UAE," Shaharyar was quoted as saying. Earlier, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Anurag Thakur had said that it was not possible to play in Pakistan and a neutral venue as the Indian government would not give the permission. Shaharyar also questioned the rationale behind
minutes while Rovi Thapa, Asip Ali and Kangphanong Tikhak scored a goal each in the 59th, 62nd and 66th minutes. For Jongram FC, Tojang Hate scored the solitary goal in the penultimate minute of the match. Tomorrow, WC Pangte will take on Mount Sinai School while Yangkang FC will lock horns with CFC (B)
The DC of Changlang, Wayong Khimhun seen addressing the public during the inaugural ceremony.
Players line up before the inaugural ceremony
Rain plays spoilsport again as Day 3 washed out
between NFC Miao vs Jongrom FC, Miao NFC won 5-1.The match was a evenly contested one in the first half as both teams were neck-to-neck. But after halftime, Miao NFC scored five goals in seventeen minutes to break Jongrom FC’s resistance. For NFC Miao, Chainjung Chithan scored a brace scoring in the 56th and 72nd
the BCCI's decision to not allow its players to play in the United Arab Emirates when the first leg of the seventh edition of the Indian Premier League was held there. "We went there in 2007 and 2012. This time not again. It is our series and we will play at our home venue which is the UAE," Shaharyar added. According to the MoU signed between the PCB and the BCCI, both countries are scheduled to play six series under the 2015-2023 Future Tours Programme, subject to clearance from the Indian Government. India has not played a full bilateral Test series with Pakistan since 2008 when the Mumbai terror attacks took place.
ANI Karachi: Following the suspension of Umar Akmal from T20 squad against England due to controversial media reports against him, the Pakistan batsman has labelled these claims as baseless and hurtful. Akmal was ruled out of the squad and also suspended from central contract of PCB for acting unethically after he was reported of attend-
ing a party in Hyderabad, where he went to play the firstclass cricket tournament. The 25-year-old lashed out at media, saying that he was not answerable to anyone apart from the Pakistan Cricket Board ( PCB). Expressing his love for cricket, Akmal insisted that he wanted to represent his country for long. The middle-order batsman further
FIFA suspends Nepal FA chief for ten years ANI London: All-Nepal Football Association chief Ganesh Thapa has been handed a ten-year suspension by the FIFA Ethics Committee for taking bribes in connection with the 2011 FIFA executive committee elections. The former vice-president of Asian Football Confederation (AFC) was found to have committed various acts of misconduct, including the acceptance of cash
ing those two games, they fought well and deserved to qualify to France." The Hungarians built on their first-leg win in Oslo when Tamas Priskin curled in a delightful 14th-minute opener and Markus Henriksen's own goal on 83 minutes made the tie safe. Henriksen atoned with a late goal but it was scant consolation for the Norwegians as the home side celebrated qualifying for the European Championship finals for the first time since 1972. The toast of Budapest was Hungary's 39-year-old Gabor Kiraly, who made a series of superb saves over the two legs. Ferencvaros's home ground erupted almost like never before when Priskin curled in a fabulous strike from 16 metres after a quick counter-attack to put Hungary ahead. Kiraly
Avik Chakraborty bagged four wickets by givDibrugarh, Nov 16: Re- ing away 41 runs while suming at 69/3 at the pacer Pradeep Sangwan Barsapara cricket stadium took three for 33 in 15.1 on day 2, Assam were re- overs. Arup Das who on stricted to 157/9 by Delhi Day 1along with Krishna giving them a lead of 8 runs. Das wrecked havoc among In the second innings, Delhi the Delhi batsman was hurt were placed at 101/4 at during batting and was unstumps giving able to bowl. them a lead of Delhi got off 9 3 r u n s . Ranji Ttrophy to the worst Assam lost the possible start first wicket of the day in the in their second innings as fourth over when Gokul captain Gambhir was disSharma was cleaned up by missed for nought by Pradeep Sangwan for 24. Krishna Das in the first over KB Arun Karthick was the of the innings. The former only notable contributer for India opener’s poor form Assam slamming 81 off 169 has been a case of concern balls with the help of eight for the Delhi team. Unmukt boundaries and three sixes. Chand along with Dhruv For Delhi, Mannan Sharma Shorey tried to steady the
Umar Akmal slams `baseless` claims against him
payments from another football official. Nepal authorities had also initiated investigation against Thapa after he was found accused of embezzling four million pounds of football development money during his 19-year tenure. Meanwhile, FIFA 's ethics committee has also banned Lao Football Federation president, Viphet Sihachakr, for two years for accepting payment from another football official.
Hungary taste victory after 30-year wait Agencies Budapest: Hungary's 30-year wait to play on the major championship stage will end in France next year after their 2-1 victory over Norway ensured that one of football's most storied nations qualified for the Euro 2016 finals. The triumph, which sealed their 3-1 victory on aggregate in front of an ecstatic crowd in the Groupama Arena, guaranteed Hungary's first appearance in any championship finals since the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. "I have to congratulate my team, the association president Sandor Csanyi, and also Pal Dardai, who I took over from and he left this team for me," said Hungary's German coach Bernd Storck who took charge in July. "The players' approach was fantastic dur-
Delhi batsman Gautam Gambhir walks back to pavillion after he was out on a duck in the second innings against Assam during the 2nd day of the Ranji trophy match at Barshapara stadium in Guwahati on Monday. Pic - UB Photos
had to make a fine save from Haitam Aleesami's low shot in the 27th minute after a flowing passing move from the visitors and Norway came even closer when Even Hovland's header from a corner hit the post in the 45th minute. Balazs Dzsudzsak's deflected shot struck the crossbar in the 58th minute after a rare counter-attack by the hosts, who dropped deeper to defend their overall two-goal advantage. Kiraly made another excellent save in the 76th minute when he parried Marcus Pedersen's closerange shot before the tie was effectively sealed seven minutes from time as Dzsudzsak's corner was bundled under pressure into his own net by Henriksen. The AZ Alkmaar man then pulled one back for Norway in the 87th
minute but it was too little, too late. "Congratulations to Hungary, they were better than us over the two legs," said Norway coach PerMathias Hogmo. "I am
deeply disappointed with our performance, we could not score in Oslo, that was a big setback. All in all, we came up short."
thanked T20 skipper Shahid Afridi for backing him in his difficult situation and considering him as an important part of the team. Afridi had earlier offered his support to Akmal ,saying that he should be included in the squad if proven innocent. Pakistan will play threematch T20 series against England, starting from November 26 in Dubai.
ship before Krishna Das struck again dismissing Chand for a well made 44. He shared a 67 run partnership with Shorey. Towards the end of the day, Assam struck again twice with Gokul Sharma dismissing both the set batsman, Dhruv Shorey and Nitish Rana for 38 and 19 respectively. On the third day, the Assam bowlers would be looking to get the remaining wickets without giving away much runs. Brief scores- Delhi 149 & 101/4 (U Chand 44; G Sharma 2/6); Assam 157/ 9 (KB Arun Karthick 81; Mannan Sharma 4/ 41)
Makum overcome Belogoni Tea Estate Sports Correspondent verted their spot kicks with Dibrugarh, Nov 16: Su- Rahjan Rahman and Bijoy per Star, Makum beat Mech missing. On the Belogoni Tea Estate, other hand, Binod Chabua 4-3 via tie-breaker Rajowar, Raju Karmakar in the 9th Gold Cup and Amar Rajowar scored organised f o r Belogoni b y 9th Gold Cup Tea Estate Surjoyadaya Sangha w h i l e Chetia Gaon under Chabua Jagat Rajowar, Samik Sports Association at Gogoi and Ravi Gogoi Chetia Gaon field. Alto- missed their spot kicks. In earlier match, gether, eight teams are par- the ticipating in the tourna- Konowar Goan edged past ment. Earlier in the match, Chabua XI 4-3 via a penthe regulation time ended alty shootout. Tomorrow, in a goalless. For Super in the first semifinal, Star, Makum, Maina Surjoyadaya Sangha, Rahman, Pranjal Gogoi, Chetia Gaon will take on Muna Rahman and Parijat Yuba Sangha, Jibonjyoti Gogoi con- Konowar Gaon.
Smith, Voges revive Australia after Taylor's mastery ANI Perth: Contrasting centuries from Steve Smith and Adam Voges have propelled Australia to a solid 193-run second innings lead at stumps on the fourth day of the second Test against New Zealand in Perth on Monday. Australia were 258 for two as Smith and Voges steadied the ship after New Zealand made early inroads into the hosts' batting line-up. Smith (131 not out) and Voges (101 not out) weaved a solid 212-run partnership for the third wicket after the tourists had dismissed openers Joe Burns (0) and David Warner (24) cheaply. Earlier in the
day, Ross Taylor pulled New Zealand back into the game with his magnificent 290-run knock and helped the tourists post a first-innings lead of 65 at the WACA
ground. Taylor broke the century-old record after scoring the highest-ever score by a New Zealand batsman overseas as New Zealand were bowled out for 624.
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